US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
The US Secret Service shot a man following an armed confrontation near the White House early on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred just minutes from the White House, raising alarm as law enforcement responded to a potential threat, multiple media outlets report.
The confrontation took place near the intersection of 17th Street and F Street NW, approximately a five-minute walk from the White House.
Earlier reports from DC police had warned of a “suicidal individual” possibly travelling from Indiana, prompting authorities to track down the man’s vehicle.
The car was located near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which sits adjacent to the White House.
According to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, when officers approached the vehicle, the suspect “brandished a firearm, and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel.”
“Thankfully, no injuries were reported among Secret Service agents.”
The man was taken to hospital following the shooting, but his current condition remains unclear.
“The status of the individual is currently unknown,” the Secret Service confirmed.
The incident, which occurred during a weekend when President Biden was not at the White House, is under investigation.
The President is currently staying at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
The Secret Service continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
