An armed confrontation near the White House led to an exchange of gunfire between Secret Service agents and a suspect, briefly placing the area under lockdown.
According to Beyond Time News, officers identified an individual behaving suspiciously near the White House perimeter who appeared to be carrying a firearm.
Suspect Fired at Agents
When approached by Secret Service personnel, the suspect fled on foot and opened fire. Agents returned fire, striking the individual, who was later taken to hospital.
Officials confirmed that a firearm was recovered from the suspect at the scene.
Bystander Injured
A juvenile bystander was also hit during the incident and received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities said the suspect was not on White House grounds at the time of the shooting.
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Security Response and Investigation
The area was briefly locked down as a precaution. Officials also confirmed that Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade had passed nearby shortly before the incident, though there was no indication it was targeted.
The Washington, D.C. police department is leading the investigation, while the Secret Service continues its internal review.
Conclusion
The motive behind the incident remains unclear as investigations continue. The shooting has raised renewed concerns over security around key government areas in Washington, D.C.
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