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Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
By Aurax Desk | May 05, 2026 | 2 min read
A gunfire exchange near the White House prompted a temporary lockdown and left two people injured. Authorities say the suspect opened fire on officers before being shot.
Police and Secret Service personnel respond to a shooting near the White House complex in Washington.
A shooting involving U.S. Secret Service personnel unfolded near the White House complex on May 4, leading to a brief lockdown of the presidential residence and surrounding areas. Officials said the incident occurred in the mid-afternoon near the National Mall, close to the Washington Monument, after agents identified an individual believed to be carrying a firearm. When officers attempted to approach, the person fled on foot, escalating the situation.
The White House was briefly locked down as authorities responded to gunfire nearby
Authorities said the suspect fired a weapon during the encounter, prompting officers to return fire and strike the individual. The suspect was taken to a hospital with injuries, while a juvenile bystander was also wounded and treated for injuries described as not life-threatening. No law enforcement personnel were reported injured. The White House implemented temporary security measures during the incident, including restricting movement of staff and media, before operations resumed. Officials said the motive remains under investigation and there is no immediate indication the White House or nearby officials were specifically targeted.
Sources: The Washington Post, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, Politico and other wire services.
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