The sequence of events began when local law enforcement in Indiana alerted the Secret Service about a “suicidal individual” who was possibly traveling to Washington, D.C. Credit: Aerial Footage / Getty

Incident Details

The sequence of events began when local law enforcement in Indiana alerted the Secret Service about a “suicidal individual” who was possibly traveling to Washington, D.C. Secret Service personnel located the suspect’s vehicle near the intersection of 17th Street and F Street NW, approximately a five-minute walk from the White House.

Upon approaching a person matching the description provided, the individual brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation during which shots were fired by Secret Service personnel.

Aftermath

The suspect was transported to a local hospital, and their condition remains unknown. No injuries were reported among Secret Service personnel. At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Credit: Andrew Harnik / Getty

Ongoing Investigation

The Secret Service has stated that the incident is under investigation.

Historical Context

This event marks the second such incident near the White House during President Trump’s terms.

In August 2020, a man was shot by the Secret Service after firing shots toward the White House before “running aggressively” toward agents, leading to his shooting.

The full statement by the Secret Service is below:

“On Sunday March 9th, an adult male was shot by U.S. Secret Service personnel following an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Washington DC.

Earlier on Saturday, local police shared information about a suicidal individual who may be traveling to Washington DC from Indiana. Around midnight, members of the Secret Service encountered the individual’s parked vehicle near 17th and F Streets, NW. They also saw an individual on foot matching the description nearby.

As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital and his condition is unknown. There were no reported injuries to Secret Service personnel.

The incident is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department Internal Affairs Division’s Force Investigations Team, which investigates all law enforcement officer involved shootings in the District of Columbia.”