A Juvenile Bystander Was Shot as Secret Service Exchanged Gunfire with Armed Man Near White House

The White House was briefly put on lockdown amid reports of gunfire nearby on Monday afternoon while President Trump was participating in a small business summit.

Reporters were evacuated from the North Lawn and ushered into the press briefing room.

Journalists were brought into the briefing room at the White House after reports of gunfire heard in streets surrounding the White House.pic.twitter.com/RJcFo8BvEv

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A uniformed Secret Service agent shot an unidentified man who pulled out a firearm and fired at agents.

The exchange of gunfire occurred at 15th and Independence.

“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,” the Secret Service said.

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

Secret Service Deputy Deputy Director Matt Quinn held a short presser to brief the public on the officer-involved shooting.

Source: The Gateway Pundit