Secret Service officers shoot armed individual near White House
U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the White House on Monday, according to a federal source. The incident occurred at 15th Street and Independence Avenue, just over half a mile from the White House. The suspect was taken to a hospital alive, and authorities reported no broader threat.
- ▪Secret Service Uniformed Division officers shot the individual after the person pulled a gun.
- ▪The shooting took place near 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C.
- ▪The suspect was believed to be alive and was transported to a hospital.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene and secured the area.
- ▪Authorities advised the public to avoid the area due to road closures.
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Police and Law Enforcement Secret Service officers shoot armed individual near White House The shooting happened at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in DC By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published May 4, 2026 5:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video The WHCA Dinner shooting was clearly attempted murder, criminal defense attorney says Criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter discusses the state of the evidence in WHCA Dinner shooting on 'The Story.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed person Monday near the White House, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
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