A man, identified as being from Indiana, was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation on Sunday. The armed individual approached the agents and was subsequently shot after refusing to drop his weapon. The incident took place early in the morning, and the man was immediately taken into custody. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed the shooting in a statement, noting that there were no further reported injuries. The White House was placed on lockdown following the incident as a precautionary measure.
The identity of the armed individual was not immediately released, and it is unclear what his motives were for approaching the White House with a weapon. The Secret Service has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the man’s intentions and how he was able to breach the secure perimeter around the White House.
President Joe Biden was not in the White House at the time of the incident and was at Camp David for the weekend. The shooting serves as a reminder of the constant threats faced by the U.S. Secret Service in protecting the President and the White House.
This latest incident comes amidst heightened security concerns following the January 6th Capitol riots and ongoing threats of violence. The U.S. Secret Service continues to maintain a vigilant presence around the White House to ensure the safety of the President and other government officials.
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