Person shot dead by a security guard while she was trying to get into a TV channel

An alleged intruder was shot dead while he was trying to enter a news channel in Washington DC on Monday afternoon, according to the channel.

Fox 5 DC reports that the suspect was trying to break into their office at Friendship Heights when the incident occurred.

A source close to the case told ABC News that the suspect shot dead was known to law enforcement authorities and that he would have a history of mental illness. California police officers are investigating the incident and what caused the officer to use his gun.

Washington DC The fire and emergency medical services responded at 3:15 pm and an ambulance was on scene at 3:20 pm.

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The suspect has not been identified publicly.

Fox 5 indicates that the suspect was transported in critical condition to a local hospital.