Official Says White House Intruder Made It Farther Than First Reported

New information revealed about recent White House intruder Omar Gonzalez indicates that the man ventured further into the White House than originally reported.

Gonzalez reportedly jumped the north fence of the White House on Sept. 19 and sprinted across the north lawn to enter the building's north portico doors. Although it was originally reported that Gonzalez was halted by an Secret Service agent before entering the building, new reports indicate that the 42-ear-old war veteran was able to run past one officer and enter the first set of doors in the building before being apprehended. Gonzalez reportedly made it all the way to the east room before he was stopped by authorities.

The war veteran reportedly had a small knife in his front pocket, as well as ammunition in his vehicle that was parked nearby.

The recent breach in security at the White House has received criticism, and the Secret Service released a statement saying "the location of Gonzalez's arrest is not acceptable."

Following the breach, President Obama said that he had the "full confidence in the Secret Service and is grateful to the men and women who day in and day out protect himself, his family and the White House."

Gonzalez reportedly told authorities that he entered the White House because " he was concerned that the atmosphere was collapsing and needed to get the information to the President of the United States so that he could get the word out to the people."