Secret Service Agents Shoot Gunman Near White House and National Mall
Secret Service Use of Force Policy·May 4 – May 5, 2026
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Secret Service Agents Shoot Gunman Near White House and National Mall
Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed individual who opened fire near the White House perimeter. The incident took place near the Washington Monument and caused injuries to both the suspect and a bystander Secret Service shoots gunman. The shooting occurred shortly before a motorcade for Vice President Vance was scheduled to pass through the area. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the exchange of fire.
While security is always high in the capital, officials noted that shootings on the National Mall are rare. The White House was placed on a brief lockdown following the event while agents secured the scene. This development follows a previous shooting involving agents in the same area earlier in the week.
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20 days ago
Secret Service Agents Shoot Armed Gunman Near White House and Washington Monument
Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed individual who opened fire near the White House perimeter on May 4. The agents exchanged gunfire with the suspect near the Washington Monument. The shooting led to the arrest of the suspect and caused injuries to both the gunman and a bystander during the confrontation. The incident took place just before a motorcade for Vice President Vance was set to move through the area. Officers shot the armed man to stop the threat near the White House grounds.
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