Photo taken on Oct. 9, 2023 shows the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States.[Photo/Xinhua]
The U.S. Secret Service reported Sunday
that its agents shot a man near the White House after an armed confrontation.
The agency said that officials encountered the man's car and located him nearby with a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation. The incident occurred just west of the White House.
"Earlier on Saturday, local police shared information about a suicidal individual who may be traveling to Washington DC from Indiana," the statement said.
"As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel," the statement continued.
The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital, and his condition remains unknown. The incident is under investigation.
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