05.05.2026 07:51
An armed suspect was shot by police near the White House, causing brief panic in the area. The Secret Service stated that the suspect was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown; authorities noted the suspect is “young.” After the gunshots, journalists were moved to a safe area, and the alert was lifted once the threat was eliminated.
An armed person was shot by police near the White House in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The incident caused brief panic, and security measures in the area were increased.
SUSPECT SHOT BY POLICE
An official from the U.S. Secret Service stated that a suspect, reported to be armed, was intervened at the intersection of Independence Avenue and 15th Street. The official reported that police teams neutralized the suspect by shooting and took him to the hospital. No information was shared about the suspect's health condition, but it was noted that he was "young."
ALERT ISSUED AROUND THE WHITE HOUSE
After the incident, a security alert was issued around the White House. Gunshots were heard in the area in the local afternoon, and journalists working in the White House garden were taken to the briefing room as a precaution. Shortly after, it was assessed that there was no longer any threat, and the alert status was lifted.
SECURITY MOMENTS ON CAMERA
Images shared by witnesses showed moments when Secret Service teams quickly took security measures. The U.S. Secret Service also confirmed in a statement on X that an armed incident involving a police officer was intervened and one person was shot.