The Peruvian embassy in northwest Washington is located in the posh neighbourhood known as Embassy Row.
The Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said law enforcement shot an unidentified individual that appeared to be an intruder at the residence of the Peruvian ambassador in Washignton, and the individual died as a result. EPA
Washington local police stand beside a police tape near the Peruvian Embassy following an emergency incident. EPA
Washington local police stand beside a police tape near the Peruvian Embassy. EPA
The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee holds a news conference to discuss an emergency incident that took place at the residence of the Ambassador of Peru. EPA
The national flag of Peru is seen at the Peruvian Embassy as a police officer walks down the street. EPA
Local and federal law enforcement officials work outside the Peruvian Embassy after US Secret Service officers shot and killed a person who had trespassed onto the embassy grounds. Getty Images / AFP
According to Mr Contee, a man was shot and killed by Uniform Division Secret Service agents after they were called to the embassy where the person broke windows and threatened officers with a metal stake. Getty Images / AFP
