LIVE: Scene near White House after officer-involved shooting
TL;DR
Secret Service agents shot an armed man near the White House after he ignored commands and opened fire, injuring both the suspect and a minor bystander caught in the crossfire near 15th Street and Independence Avenue.
🚨 Incident Details 2 insights
Shooting occurred blocks from White House
The incident took place at approximately 3:30 PM at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Southwest Washington D.C., on the National Mall just blocks from the White House.
Secret Service agents confronted armed suspect
Plainclothes agents observed a man with a weapon and called for uniformed backup; when the suspect failed to comply with commands and opened fire, agents engaged in an exchange of gunfire.
🏥 Casualties and Scene 2 insights
Suspect and minor injured in crossfire
Both the armed man and a minor caught in the crossfire were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment, though authorities have not released their identities, ages, or current conditions.
Streets remain closed during investigation
While the area is gradually returning to normal, several streets remain closed as authorities continue investigating the officer-involved shooting.
🎖️ Official Context 2 insights
Secret Service Chief confirmed confrontation details
Secret Service official Matthew Queen stated that uniformed agents made contact with the suspect after plainclothes agents spotted the weapon, leading to the confrontation when commands were ignored.
Vice Presidential motorcade passed through vicinity
A witness reported seeing Vice President J. D. Vance's motorcade in the area during the incident, though officials confirmed it was not involved in the shooting.
Bottom Line
Avoid the 15th Street and Independence Avenue area near the White House as streets remain closed while Secret Service investigates the officer-involved shooting.
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