Armed Man Shot by Secret Service Near White House
An armed man was shot by US Secret Service agents in downtown Washington on Monday, prompting a brief lockdown of the White House. The shooting near the National Mall occurred just after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance passed the area, according to USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn. Quinn stated he did not believe the vice-president was an intended target and could not speculate on any connection to recent attempts on President Donald Trump's life. Agents identified a suspicious individual with a firearm; the man fled on foot, drew his weapon, and opened fire before being shot. A bystander was struck by the suspect during the incident. The suspect was taken to a hospital.
Key facts
- Armed man shot by US Secret Service near White House on Monday
- Shooting occurred near National Mall after Vice-President J.D. Vance's motorcade passed
- USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said Vance was not believed to be a target
- Quinn could not speculate on connection to attempts on President Donald Trump's life
- Agents identified suspicious individual with firearm
- Suspect fled, drew weapon, opened fire, and was shot
- Bystander struck by suspect
- Suspect taken to hospital
Entities
Institutions
- US Secret Service
Locations
- Washington
- National Mall
- White House