Alert: Child Struck by Gunfire as Secret Service Neutralizes Alleged Gunman Near White House

Gunshots rang out not far from the White House Monday as a gunman fired on Secret Service agents.

The shooting took place around 3 p.m. at 15th Street and Independence Avenue, near the Washington Monument and about a half-mile from the White House.

The shooting involved agents with the Uniformed Division,Fox Newsreported.

Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said that a bystander he called a juvenile was hit by the suspect’s gunfire.

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 child was treated at a hospital; officials said the injuries were not life-threatening.

Quinn said agents detected a “visual print” of a weapon.

“My understanding is they observed a print,” Quinn said.

“These are trained surveillance detection personnel out there looking every day to look for just that … and they observed a visual print of a firearm,” he said.

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