Secret Service Involved in Shooting Near White House
In a dramatic incident near the White House on Sunday morning, a man was shot by Secret Service officers after brandishing a firearm. The situation unfolded just a block away from the iconic residence, raising questions and concerns about security measures in the area.
According to the Secret Service, the man, believed to have traveled from Indiana, was identified as a potential suicide risk by local authorities. The agency received a tip-off from local police and subsequently encountered the man’s car. An armed confrontation ensued when officers found him nearby with a firearm.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital, though his current condition remains undisclosed. Fortunately, no Secret Service personnel were injured during the altercation.
President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida at the time of the shooting, which adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding events.
The Washington Metropolitan Police is leading the investigation into this incident, consistent with their protocol to handle all law-enforcement shootings within the District of Columbia.
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The Secret Service released a statement detailing the events: “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.”
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