Law enforcement shot person who fired weapon on National Mall, Secret Service says
Secret Service official CONFIRMS that agents identified an ARMED individual near the White House RIGHT AFTER JD Vance's motorcade rolled through the area
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers.
Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by the suspect, Quinn said.
Quinn said the motorcade of Vice President JD Vance transited through the area not long before the shooting, but there was no indication it was the target.
The incident happened Monday afternoon around 15th Street and Independence Avenue near the Washington Monument. ---More...
???? NOW: Secret Service official CONFIRMS that agents identified an ARMED individual near the White House RIGHT AFTER JD Vance's motorcade rolled through the area
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)May 4, 2026
After they made contact, he fled and open FIRED on officers
The White House was locked down
Pray for Trump and… pic.twitter.com/TzXCW8yYG4
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