Early on Sunday morning, an incident unfolded near the White House involving the U.S. Secret Service, resulting in the shooting of a man who was reported to be displaying a firearm. The identity and condition of the individual are currently unknown as he was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.

Incident Overview

According to a statement from the Secret Service, officers received alerts regarding a man potentially exhibiting “suicidal intentions” while traveling from Indiana. Upon locating the individual’s vehicle close to the White House, law enforcement officials observed someone that matched the provided description.

Details of Confrontation

As the Secret Service approached the individual on foot, he reportedly brandished a firearm, leading to what was described as an “armed confrontation.” During this confrontation, the suspect was shot by the officers present. Sources indicate that the weapon involved was a handgun.

Fortunately, no injuries to Secret Service personnel were reported during the incident.

Presidential Status

At the time of the incident, President Trump was not present at the White House, as he was spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.