Michael Marx, 45, from Midland, Texas, faces serious charges after allegedly firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument while walking along the route of Vice President JD Vance's motorcade. According to a court affidavit, officers were alerted to Marx's presence with a concealed firearm near the White House complex. When confronted, Marx drew his weapon and fired, injuring a bystander in the leg. Officers returned fire, hitting Marx multiple times. After the incident, Marx reportedly shouted vulgar remarks about the White House while being treated. He has been charged with assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm during a violent crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm due to a prior drug trafficking conviction. The incident occurred during a lockdown of the White House, where President Donald Trump was hosting a small business event, highlighting the serious nature of gun violence near government premises.