Armed Man Shot by U.S. Secret Service Near White House

A man carrying a firearm was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House following a confrontation early Sunday morning. The suspect, believed to have traveled from Indiana, was identified as a suicidal individual based on intelligence provided by local law enforcement.

According to a Secret Service statement, officers located the suspect’s vehicle near the White House shortly before midnight. Upon approaching the individual, he brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation in which shots were fired by Secret Service personnel.

At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was in Florida, and no other individuals were injured in the confrontation. The Secret Service and law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a full investigation into the suspect’s background and motives.

Authorities are working to determine whether the individual posed a direct threat to the President or the security of the White House. The area has since been secured, and officials have urged the public to remain alert but calm as investigations continue.