Incident Overview

In the early hours of Sunday, an armed individual near the White House was shot by Secret Service agents. The agency confirmed the incident through an official statement.

Details Leading Up to the Shooting

Local police had informed the Secret Service on Saturday about a potential crisis involving a “suicidal individual” believed to be traveling from Indiana to Washington, D.C.

During their investigation, agents located the man’s vehicle parked around 17th and F streets, close to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This location is adjacent to the White House.

The Confrontation

At approximately midnight, Secret Service officers approached a man matching the suspect’s description on foot. Upon their approach, the man allegedly brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation.

The statement from the agency indicated that shots were exchanged, during which Secret Service personnel discharged their weapons.

Aftermath

The individual involved in the confrontation was transported to a nearby hospital; however, his condition remains unknown at this time. Fortunately, no Secret Service personnel were injured during the incident.