US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

The US Secret Service shot and wounded a gunman near the White House on Monday after he opened fire on agents. Plainclothes agents identified a suspicious individual believed to be armed, and when uniformed officers arrived, the suspect attempted to flee and fired his weapon. Secret Service agents returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was taken to the hospital with a weapon recovered. A child was also injured during the exchange, with investigators believing the suspect was responsible. The Secret Service is investigating whether the gunman was targeting President Trump, though there is no evidence he intended to target Vice President Vance's motorcade. This incident follows a separate alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump last month.

A person was shot by law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument on Monday after allegedly drawing a firearm and firing at agents. The incident occurred shortly after Senator JD Vance's motorcade passed through the area. Plainclothes officers initially identified the individual as suspicious and believed he was armed, prompting a response from uniformed agents. The individual reportedly fled on foot, drew his weapon, and fired before officers returned fire. A juvenile bystander also sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. The White House was briefly locked down as authorities investigated, though President Trump's event continued uninterrupted. The Secret Service stated it is unclear if Senator Vance was a target.

A suspect opened fire on the National Mall near the Washington Monument on Monday afternoon, prompting officers to return fire. The US Secret Service stated the suspect fired after being confronted by law enforcement. A bystander was struck by the suspect's gunfire. The incident occurred around 15th Street and Independence Avenue, and the White House was briefly locked down as a precaution. Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade had passed through the area shortly before the shooting, but there is no indication it was the target.