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White House fence jumper in custody

WASHINGTON — A man jumped the fence outside the White House Tuesday afternoon and was promptly arrested.

A man jumped the fence in the area of 17th and G streets in Northwest at about 4:10 p.m., said a D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson. The man, whose name has not yet been released, is in police custody.

The fence jump prompted a brief lockdown of the White House.

The fence jumper may have a minor injury to his hand, said the D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson. He was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Authorities have not released any additional details about the incident.

Last year, the Secret Service added a to the top of the fence to deter would-be White House fence jumpers.

Below is a map of the location of the fence jump:

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