US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

The US Secret Service shot and wounded an armed man near the White House on Monday after he opened fire at agents near the Washington Monument. The incident triggered a brief lockdown of the White House, and a juvenile bystander was also wounded during the exchange. The shooting occurred shortly after Vice President JD Vance's motorcade had passed through the area.

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US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

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The incident is described in context of a prior alleged assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, considered the third attempt since 2024

CNN

Secret Service officers shot an armed man Monday afternoon near the Washington Monument after he fired at agents

Washington Post

Explicitly noted that the armed person's identity was unknown at the time of initial reporting, suggesting earlier coverage before identification was made

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