US: Secret Service agents shoot armed man near White House

ANI March 9, 2025 195 views

A dramatic security incident unfolded near the White House early Sunday morning involving an armed individual. Secret Service agents confronted a man who had reportedly traveled from Indiana and was displaying suicidal behavior. During the encounter, the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting agents to use lethal force. The suspect was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, with the Metropolitan Police Department set to lead the investigation into the shooting.

"Agents approached and the individual brandished a firearm" - Secret Service Statement
Washington, DC, March 9: Secret Service agents shot a man during an armed confrontation, who brandished a firearm near the White House early Sunday morning, Fox News reported citing the agency statement.

Key Points

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Incident occurred near Eisenhower Executive Office Building

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Suspect traveled from Indiana with potential suicide intent

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No Secret Service personnel injured

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Metropolitan Police to investigate shooting

The incident occurred just after midnight on the west side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, about a block away from the White House.

Secret Service said that earlier on Saturday, police shared information about a suicidal individual who may have been travelling to Washington, D.C, from Indiana, as per Fox News.

Secret Service agents found the man's parked car near 17th and F Streets, NW. As they approached him, the man brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation where Secret Service agents shot him.

According to Fox News, he was rushed to a nearby hospital, and his condition is unknown, a Secret Service spokesperson said.

There were no reported injuries to Secret Service personnel.

Further, the Secret Service said the Metropolitan Police Department would lead an investigation into the shooting since they are the primary agency responsible for use-of-force incidents within the District of Columbia.

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