US Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House: Latest Updates

US Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House: During an armed confrontation, the US Secret Service shot an unidentifiable person on Sunday near the White House in Washington, D.C.

“An adult male was shot by US Secret Service personnel following an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Washington, DC,” a statement issued by the Secret Service said.

Also Read: India Condemns Vandalism of Hindu Temple in California, Demands Strict Action

The Secret Service, which protects the U.S. president and vice-president, reported that local police provided information on a suicidal individual who may have been travelling to Washington D.C. 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,” the federal agency said.

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

It was reported that Donald Trump was not at the residence, having spent the weekend in Florida.

Also Read: Tara Sutaria Shivers in Chiffon Saree During Kashmir Shoot; Ishaan Khatter Shares Hilarious BTS Video

According to the Secret Service, the suspect was transported to a hospital, where his current medical condition is unknown. No injuries were reported for the Secret Service.

Guglielmi said that the investigation will be conducted by the DC police department, as it is the lead agency conducting use of force investigations in the District of Columbia.

“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,” the Secret Service said.

Also Read: Nora Fatehi Slams PR Tactics Aimed at Sabotaging Her Career