Shooting Suspect's Vulgar Remark After Confrontation Near White House
Shooting suspect made vulgar remark about WH after firing at officers
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A man accused of firing at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument made a vulgar remark about the White House after being shot during the incident. He faces charges of assaulting a federal officer and discharging a firearm. A teenage bystander was injured but has since been released from the hospital.
- 01The suspect made a vulgar remark about the White House after being shot.
- 02He faces charges for assaulting a federal officer and discharging a firearm.
- 03A teenage bystander was injured but is recovering.
- 04The incident occurred near the Washington Monument during a confrontation with law enforcement.
- 05Authorities are investigating whether the suspect had a specific target.
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A man was shot multiple times after firing at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on May 6. Following the confrontation, he reportedly shouted, βF the White House,β as well as βKill me, kill me, kill meβ three times, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The suspect will face charges for assaulting a federal officer and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. A teenage bystander was injured but has since been released from the hospital. The incident unfolded as plainclothes Secret Service agents spotted the suspect near the White House complex and noticed the outline of a weapon on him. When approached, the suspect attempted to flee and fired at the officers, who then returned fire. The timing of the incident coincided with President Donald Trump hosting a small business event at the White House, which was briefly locked down for security reasons. Authorities are investigating whether the suspect had a specific target in mind.
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This incident raises concerns about security near the White House and the safety of law enforcement officers.
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