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A man was shot by U.S. Secret Service personnel early on Sunday, following an armed confrontation with law enforcement near the White House.
Officers were alerted on Saturday "to a potential threat involving a suicidal individual traveling from Indiana to Washington, D.C.," the agency said in a statement Sunday.
About midnight, officers discovered the suspect's parked vehicle near 17th and F Streets, near the White House perimeter, and later spotted an individual on foot who matched the suspect's description, the agency added.
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"As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel," the statement said.
"The suspect was transported to an area hospital and his condition is unknown. There were no reported injuries to Secret Service personnel."
The suspect's name, nor potential motive, had not been released by 8:50 a.m. ET.
D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department told Newsweek that its Internal Affairs Division's Force Investigations Team is leading the probe and did not have any details to release shortly before 10 a.m.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Washington, D.C., especially around critical government sites such as the White House. The armed confrontation with law enforcement near the president's official residence and workplace underscores the heightened threats faced by officials and law enforcement.
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What To Know
The shooting is being investigated by the Force Investigation Team within the Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Division. This team is responsible for investigating all law enforcement officer-involved shootings in the District of Columbia.
Secret Service Uniformed Division Chief Michael Buck held a media briefing at the scene, providing an initial statement.
The investigation will be led by the D.C. Police Department, which is the primary agency responsible for handling use-of-force incidents within the District of Columbia.
The shooting comes after President Donald Trump's new leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk, expressed fears over an assassination attempt on his life.
Musk told Ashley St. Clair, the mother of his 13th child, that he received death threats.
"I'm #2 after Trump for assassination," Musk said in a text message exchange between the pair.
The Tesla billionaire has received a wave of criticism in his role managing the DOGE as he looks to slash federal funding and dissect multiple government agencies to cut costs.
President Trump has survived multiple assassination attempts, including one during an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks shot Trump, wounding him in his upper right ear.
What People Are Saying
Anthony Guglielmi, Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, said in a post on X: "Secret Service personnel were involved in a shooting following an armed encounter with a person of interest shortly after midnight on March 9 at 17th and G Streets NW. Media staging area will be at 17th and Pennsylvania."
Guglielmi told Newsweek as a follow-up: "At this time, there is no indication of another briefing. However, in the event there is one, we will let you and your team know."
What Happens Next
Investigations remain ongoing, with authorities working to gather all relevant details and ensure a thorough review of the events surrounding the incident.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
Update, 3/9/25, 10:11 a.m. ET: D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department response has been added.
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