Bullets Fly Near White House As Secret Service Locks Everything Down

The U.S. Secret Service said Monday it is investigating an officer-involved shooting near the White House.

The shooting occurred at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C., which is about one mile from the White House.

“One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown,” a Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement.

The incident resulted from a confrontation between an armed individual and Secret Service Police.

Metropolitan Police said the scene of the shooting was secure, but urged people to avoid the area due to road closures.

UPDATE: 1 person shot by law enforcement near the White House. Circumstances still unclear. pic.twitter.com/rdWhudrwFM

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President Trump was giving remarks at a small business summit in the East Room of the White House at the time.

Secret Service agents evacuated reporters from their camera positions on the north lawn and gathered them in the briefing room.

U.S. Secret Service just evacuated us from our camera position at the White House north lawn. We’re now gathering in the briefing room. No indication as to what’s going on pic.twitter.com/G49ZVayIHx

— Megan Cassella (@mmcassella) May 4, 2026