Gunshots Fired Near White House
Gunshots were fired near the White House complex on May 4, 2026, leading to an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue. The suspect, who was armed, was shot by Secret Service agents and taken into custody, currently recovering at George Washington Hospital. No Secret Service agents were injured, and the area was temporarily locked down as emergency crews responded.
- ▪The U.S. Secret Service confirmed an officer-involved shooting near the White House at 15th Street and Independence Avenue.
- ▪The suspect was armed, shot by law enforcement, and is recovering at George Washington Hospital.
- ▪No Secret Service agents were harmed during the incident.
- ▪Journalists on the North Lawn were moved to the White House briefing room for safety.
- ▪The National Guard was deployed to assist in securing the area following the shooting.
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Politics Gunshots Fired Near White House [Screenshot/X: Hudson Crozier] Nicole Silverio Media Reporter May 04, 2026 4:15 PM ET May 04, 2026 4:15 PM ET Nicole Silverio Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Gunshots were fired near the White House complex Monday, prompting the Secret Service to lock down nearby locations.
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