On Monday, a man armed with a firearm was shot by law enforcement after he opened fire on officers near the Washington Monument, prompting a brief lockdown of the White House complex. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM local time, as plainclothes agents from the United States Secret Service identified the suspect and alerted uniformed officers. During the confrontation, the man attempted to flee and fired at the officers, who returned fire, striking him. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, although the condition of the suspect remains unknown. Additionally, a minor was injured during the incident, but authorities stated that the juvenile's injuries were not serious. The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia is conducting an investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Despite the chaos, President Donald Trump continued with a small business event inside the White House. Secret Service officials have not confirmed whether the shooting was directed at the President or Vice President JD Vance, who had recently passed through the area.