An intense situation emerged near the White House early Sunday morning when a Secret Service agent reportedly shot as well as injured a man brandishing a firearm just steps from the executive mansion. The incident happened near 17th and F streets in Washington, D.C. Sources state that it happened near midnight following a tip-off from local law enforcement.
The US Secret Service released a statement saying the man had reportedly been traveling to the Indiana capital, and the agents detected him as a potential threat. The day before that, law enforcement had been alerted that a ‘suicidal individual’ was on his way to the country’s capital, as per USA Today. The tip-off eventually raised concerns about possible self-harm or also a risk factor to the country’s security that in the most protected location of the United States.
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The agents reportedly located the man’s vehicle near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is located in the opposite direction of the White House. The officers spotted the man on foot, and the significant reason for shooting him was the description of the person’s appearance matched what the local authorities provided.
As they approached, the individual suddenly brandished a firearm, escalating the situation. The statement from the Secret Service also said that – “A confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel.”
Whether Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the incident is not yet revealed!
The White House is one of the most secure places in the country because it is the official residence of the US President. It is monitored 24/7 by uniformed and plainclothes officers from several federal agencies. Any unauthorized armed individual will undoubtedly be regarded as a potential threat, and a person like this, seen near the White House, has raised concerns.
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Security concerns have indeed become a real topic. Recently, JD Vance, the country’s vice president, was chased by several protestors, which stems from the heated argument that he and President Donald Trump had with Zelenskyy a few days back.
Also, the vice president was slammed for using his daughter as a human shield, which he revealed while sharing the story on his X handle.
He said – “Today while walking my 3-year-old daughter, a group of ‘Slava Ukraini’ protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared. I decided to speak with the protesters, hoping to trade a few minutes of conversation for them, leaving my toddler alone.”
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He further stated – “Nearly all of them agreed. It was a respectful conversation, but if you’re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you’re a s–t person.”
* Original Article:
US Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House—Was Trump Inside?