2026 White House security incident
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Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapon | Firearm |
| Deaths | unknown |
Non-fatal injuries | 2 (including the perpetrator) |
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On the evening of May 4, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., a shooting occurred near the White House after the United States Secret Service engaged with an armed individual[1] in the area around the Washington Monument. At the time of the event, President Donald Trump was holding a business event inside the White House.[2][3]
According to officials, the person was acting suspiciously and fled when approached by officers. During the pursuit, the individual fired a weapon, and Secret Service agents returned fire, striking the suspect.[4][5] The suspect was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A child who was nearby was also injured, though their injuries were reported as not life-threatening.[6] As of 2026, it is not known if the attacker has died.
Safety procedures
The White House was placed under a brief lockdown[7] while the area was secured. Authorities confirmed that there was no breach of the White House itself and said it is not yet clear whether the building was the intended target. Investigations are ongoing.
See also
- 2011 White House shooting
- 2016 White House shooting
- White House
- 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
References
- ↑ "US secret service at scene of shooting in Washington". RTE News. 2026-05-04.
- ↑ "Secret Service shoots armed man near White House — as Trump holds business event inside". 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ Thrush, Glenn; Gold, Michael; Kim, Minho; Salhotra, Pooja (2026-05-04). "Trump Administration Live Updates: Bystander Hit in Secret Service-Involved Shooting". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House who allegedly fired toward officers". NBC News. 2026-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "Secret Service shoots armed man near White House". POLITICO. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "1 shot, bystander grazed in Secret Service police shooting near National Mall". NBC4 Washington. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ Solano, Sophia; Thompson, Steve; Wang, Amy B. (2026-05-04). "Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
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