Ashland area residents are expressing shock and disbelief today after learning that a young man from their community was shot by Secret Service on Friday after taking a gun near a White House checkpoint at E Street, according to police.

Jesse Olivieri of Butler Township was taken into custody and treated for a gunshot wound to the abdomen after the 3 p.m. incident.

According to reports, Olivieri had attended North Schuylkill Junior-Senior High School and is well known in the community.

Schuylkill County Courthouse records indicate the Olivieri family has owned the wood frame house at 119 Malones Rd. in Butler Township since 1974.

Many took to social media to express their surprise, posting comments on Skook News, a popular online forum serving residents of Schuylkill County.

"I went to high school with him," posted Jennifer English, a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.

"Great job representing the region," wrote Quincy Wade Palamar.

"Way to go Schuylkill County," said Kyle Krammes.

Another said he's familiar with the gunman.

"I know Jesse...wow," posted Greg Klock. "I went to school with him and his bro."

Jason M Rhody expressed exasperation over a recent run of bad news:

"Wonderful. We went from a heroin epidemic to crazies that take guns to the White House."

"He's like 30 or 31...I graduated with him," posted Jon Kriesher.

"Congratulations, everyone," posted Josh Potts. "We're officially on the map for something terrible."

According to reports, Olivieri was ordered to put his gun down, did not comply and was shot by Secret Service personnel.

Olivieri was admitted to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to medical responders.

The White House was briefly placed on a security alert.

The shooting took place within view of tourists and sightseers.

Ashland, founded 1820, is located in northern Schuylkill County, 25 miles west of Tamaqua, and has a population of 2,817.