Early on a Sunday morning, U.S. Secret Service personnel reportedly shot an armed man near the White House.
The incident occurred as the individual parked his vehicle near 17th and F Streets NW, close to an entrance to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
At the time of the shooting, President Donald Trump was in Florida, away from the area.
Prior to the confrontation, local authorities had alerted the Secret Service about a suicidal individual possibly traveling from Indiana to Washington, D.C.
When Secret Service agents arrived at the location around midnight, they found the parked vehicle and spotted a person on foot matching the description of the individual they had been warned about.
As the agents approached, the man brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation during which shots were fired by the Secret Service.
The individual was subsequently shot and transported to a nearby hospital, though his condition remains unknown.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to the Secret Service personnel involved in the incident.
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently handling the investigation, specifically through its Internal Affairs Division’s Force Investigations Team, which is responsible for examining officer-involved shootings.
The Secret Service has stated that they will cooperate fully with the investigation.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to potential threats and underscores the ongoing concerns regarding security in proximity to the White House.
The outcome of the investigation will provide further insights into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the actions taken by the Secret Service.
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