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