Security Incident Near White House: Gunman Shot by Agents
White House attack foiled? Man with gun shot by security agents near Washington Monument at a time when President Donald Trump was holding business event
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A man carrying a gun was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument after he opened fire on Secret Service agents. The incident occurred while President Donald Trump was attending a business event, leading to a brief lockdown of the White House. A minor was also injured in the crossfire.
- 01A man was shot by law enforcement after opening fire near the White House.
- 02The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. ET, during a business event attended by President Trump.
- 03A minor was injured, but their condition is not life-threatening.
- 04The area was secured, and the White House was briefly locked down.
- 05Investigators are looking into potential connections to the president.
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On Monday afternoon, a man was shot by law enforcement after he opened fire near the Washington Monument, close to the White House, where President Donald Trump was attending a business event. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn reported that agents spotted the man with a gun around 3:30 p.m. ET and attempted to apprehend him. The suspect fled and fired at uniformed officers, who returned fire, resulting in the suspect being hospitalized. A minor was also injured during the incident, although it remains unclear if they were hit by the suspect's gunfire. The area was secured, and the White House experienced a temporary lockdown as authorities responded. Investigators from the Washington, D.C., police are looking into the shooting, and it is currently unknown if the incident was directed at President Trump.
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The incident raised security concerns in the area, affecting public safety and prompting a police investigation.
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