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Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House

The suspect, identified as a suicidal Indiana man, was hospitalized after brandishing a firearm during a confrontation with agents.

Police tape remains at the scene of an overnight shooting on a street bordering the White House complex, after Secret Service say they shot a man brandishing a firearm in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kia Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Early morning light is seen on the White House on July 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling in Las Vegas for a series of events.

Overview

  • The U.S. Secret Service shot a 27-year-old Indiana man near the White House after he brandished a firearm in an armed confrontation early Sunday morning.
  • Authorities had been alerted by Indiana police on Saturday about a potentially suicidal individual traveling to Washington, D.C.
  • The man’s car was located near 17th and F Streets NW, and he was later identified on foot matching the description provided by law enforcement.
  • The suspect was transported to a local hospital, but his condition remains unknown; no Secret Service personnel were injured in the incident.
  • The Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, as per protocol.