A gun scare just steps from the seat of American power ended in seconds — with the U.S. Secret Service pulling the trigger.
Officers shot an armed individual Monday near the White House after the suspect reportedly drew a weapon, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
The confrontation unfolded near 15th Street and Independence Avenue — a heavily trafficked corridor just over a half-mile from the White House and within sight of the Washington Monument.
Uniformed Division officers engaged immediately after the individual pulled a gun, the source told Fox News Digital.
U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding. pic.twitter.com/LNUTL2F3gM
— U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications (@SecretSvcSpox) May 4, 2026
The suspect was believed to be alive and transported to a nearby hospital following the shooting.
Authorities moved fast to lock the situation down.
Officials said there was no immediate indication of a broader threat, suggesting the incident was isolated and contained within moments.
🚨 JUST IN: Secret Service CONFIRMS a man was shot by law enforcement near the White House, causing the White House to be LOCKED DOWN
More details are not immediately available.
Pray for President Trump’s safety, today and every day 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/YkKWYSillS
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 4, 2026
This story is developing…
Secret Service says officer involved in shooting near White House – as Trump holds business event inside https://t.co/6ckNq6uO0G pic.twitter.com/yZsoNhvilf
— New York Post (@nypost) May 4, 2026
