An armed adult man was shot by US Secret Service personnel on March 8, 2025, outside the White House in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred when officers confronted the individual who had brandished a firearm during an interaction with law enforcement.
- Armed man shot by Secret Service outside White House
- President Trump was not present during incident
- Suspect identified as suicidal individual from Indiana
- Confrontation involved firearm brandished by suspect
- Investigation led by DC Metropolitan Police's Internal Affairs
- No injuries reported among Secret Service personnel
The confrontation began when the US Secret Service received reports about a “suicidal individual” traveling from Indiana to Washington, D.C. Officers located the suspect outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and attempted to engage him. During this encounter, he pointed a gun at himself and later directed it towards the officers.
Key details include:
- The individual was reportedly emotionally disturbed and may have been attempting “suicide by cop.”
- A rifle was found in his parked car.
- No injuries were sustained by Secret Service members during the incident.
The DC Metropolitan Police’s Internal Affairs Division will investigate the shooting as they handle officer-involved incidents in Washington, D.C. As of now, further information regarding the investigation has not been released by police officials.
This incident highlights ongoing issues related to mental health crises and public safety measures in urban areas. The response from law enforcement emphasizes their protocols for handling potentially dangerous situations while ensuring minimal risk to themselves and others.
