Man allegedly opens fire on Secret Service near White House as child injured in chaos
A suspect opened fire on Secret Service officers near the White House, prompting agents to return fire and neutralize the threat. A juvenile bystander was injured during the incident but did not suffer life-threatening injuries and is receiving medical treatment. The Secret Service confirmed the confrontation began after officers observed what appeared to be a firearm and attempted to make contact with the individual.
- ▪The shooting occurred near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, just over half a mile from the White House.
- ▪Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn stated that trained surveillance personnel observed a visual print of a firearm before the incident.
- ▪The suspect fled on foot, drew a gun, and fired in the direction of agents, who returned fire and engaged the individual.
- ▪A juvenile bystander was struck by the suspect but is expected to survive the injury.
- ▪Quinn confirmed that Vice President JD Vance's motorcade had passed through the area shortly before the shooting but said the events were unrelated.
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Police and Law Enforcement Man allegedly opens fire on Secret Service near White House as child injured in chaos The Secret Service said a child was injured when the suspect opened fire on officers who were pursuing him By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published May 4, 2026 5:04pm EDT | Updated May 4, 2026 6:12pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed person Monday near the White House, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
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