White House shooting

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House

The US Secret Service shot an armed man outside the White House early Sunday morning. This incident, unfolding in the pre-dawn hours, involved a confrontation between Secret Service officers and an individual who reportedly brandished a firearm. The agency’s statement confirmed that the man was subsequently transported to a local hospital, leaving his condition unclear. Thankfully, no Secret Service personnel were injured in the exchange of gunfire.

The Secret Service had received a tip from local police earlier on Saturday. This tip alerted them to the possibility of a suicidal individual traveling to Washington, D.C. from Indiana. The man’s vehicle was discovered just a block away from the White House, further connecting him to the incident.… Continue reading