US Secret Service agents shot a man near the White House early Sunday. According to a spokesperson, paramedics took him to the hospital, but his condition is “unknown.”
Secret Service personnel were involved in a shooting following an armed encounter with a person of interest shortly after midnight on March 9 at 17th and G Streets NW. Media staging area will be at 17th and Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/0sEH7ma0BE
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) March 9, 2025
Police Warned Secret Service About Suicidal Man
Earlier, local police had alerted the Secret Service about a “suicidal” man traveling from Indiana to Washington, D.C. As a result, agents started searching for him. Soon, they found him near the White House. “An armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel,” spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said on X.
Secret Service Uniformed Division Chief Michael Buck provided an on-scene media briefing. Our preliminary statement is below. The @DCPoliceDept will lead the investigation, as they are the primary agency responsible for use-of-force incidents within the District of Columbia. pic.twitter.com/Aqv6djUzbV
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) March 9, 2025
Man Pulled Out a Gun, Agents Opened Fire
Next, agents located the man’s car and saw him nearby. When they approached, he suddenly pulled out a gun. Consequently, the agents fired their weapons.
Investigation Underway
Afterward, paramedics rushed him to the hospital. However, officials have not updated his condition. Since the shooting involved law enforcement, the Metropolitan Police Department will investigate. So far, the department has not responded to requests for more information.