Armed Man Shot by Secret Service at White House Days After Trump Survives Assassination Attempt
Just days after an assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner, reports indicated that gunfire was again heard near the historic mansion.
RadarOnline reported that on Monday, May 4, the U.S. Secret Service shot at an armed individual close to the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue, near the Washington Monument, shortly after 3:30 p.m. EST. Authorities stated that agents had been tracking a “suspicious” person who appeared to have a gun before the situation escalated into gunfire.
“An armed confrontation ensued, resulting in one adult male being shot multiple times by Secret Service Police officers,” the agency confirmed to the outlet. The alleged suspect— currently believed to be a 45-year-old White man per CNN—was shot in the torso and taken to a local hospital. He’s currently in stable condition.
Officials also revealed that the incident resulted in a juvenile bystander being caught in the crossfire. The young victim was left injured after being grazed during the exchange; they sustained non-life threatening wounds.
“The Secret Service officers sustained no injuries,” a Secret Service spokesperson told RadarOnline, adding that Trump “was not in any danger.” The spokesperson added that, at this stage, there’s “no known nexus” between the shooting and the White House.
Still, the White House was placed under lockdown as police secured the surrounding area and investigated the violent event.
This comes after California native, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday, April 25. Trump and several of his officials were rushed to safety, and Allen was quickly taken into custody.
According to NBC News, Allen reportedly sent an apology note to his family in which he also appeared to criticize Trump and his administration. In the message, Allen allegedly described them as his intended targets, citing his “rage thinking about everything this administration has done” as his motive.
