Secret Service Shoots Gunman Following Exchange of Fire Near Washington Monument
White House Security Incident·April 5 – May 5, 2026
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Secret Service Shoots Gunman Following Exchange of Fire Near Washington Monument
Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed individual who opened fire on law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument on May 4. The incident began when agents confronted the man near the White House complex, leading to a pursuit and an exchange of gunfire near 15th Street and Independence Avenue. Officials reported that the suspect fired toward officers before being struck by return fire. The confrontation caused a brief lockdown of the White House as security personnel secured the area. During the chaos, a child was injured near the scene, and another bystander also suffered injuries. Law enforcement has not yet released the identity of the gunman or a motive for the shooting.
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Secret Service Shoots Armed Person Near White House and National Mall
U.S. Secret Service officers shot and wounded an armed individual on May 4 near 15th Street and Independence Avenue officers shot armed individual. The incident occurred near the Washington Monument and the National Mall shots fired near National Mall. Officials briefly locked down the White House and escorted members of the press off the North Lawn for safety White House briefly locked down. Law enforcement confirmed that one person was shot during the encounter one person shot by law enforcement.
This security event follows a series of reports regarding gunfire in the vicinity of the White House over the past month. In early April, the Secret Service investigated overnight gunfire investigating overnight gunfire and reports of shots fired where no injuries occurred shots fired near White House. Public concern regarding the safety of the President has increased following these recurring incidents praying for President Trump's safety.
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