An armed man, believed to be traveling from Indiana, was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early Sunday. The incident, which occurred around midnight about a block from the White House, resulted in no injuries to anyone else. President Donald Trump was not present at the White House during the shooting as he was in Florida at the time.
The Secret Service had received information from local police about an alleged “suicidal individual” from Indiana and subsequently located the man’s car and a person matching his description nearby. Upon approaching the individual, he brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation during which shots were fired by Secret Service personnel.
The man was taken to the hospital, and his condition remains unknown. The Metropolitan Police Department will be conducting an investigation into the incident since it involved law enforcement officers. At the time of reporting, the police department had not yet responded to inquiries about the case.
This event highlights the swift response and action taken by law enforcement in a potentially dangerous situation near one of the most high-profile locations in the United States, emphasizing the ongoing vigilance and preparedness of security personnel at the White House.
