On Monday, law enforcement officials shot a person near the White House complex, according to the Secret Service.
Gunshots were reported near the White House complex, prompting the United States Secret Service to immediately place the area on lockdown. Security was tightened across key locations, including the press office, after the incident near 15th Street and Independence Avenue.
🚨 JUST IN: Secret Service CONFIRMS a man was shot by law enforcement near the White House, causing the White House to be LOCKED DOWN
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 4, 2026
More details are not immediately available.
Pray for President Trump’s safety, today and every day 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/YkKWYSillS
President Trump was scheduled to speak at a Small Business Summit at the White House around the same time the incident was reported.
Videos circulating on social media showed journalists being swiftly moved into the press briefing room as agents secured the perimeter. Roughly 15 minutes later, authorities issued an all-clear, easing immediate concerns.
Journalists brought into briefing room at White House amid initial reports of gunfire near complex. pic.twitter.com/ZM8QhXmSiI
— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) May 4, 2026
In a statement posted on X, the Secret Service confirmed it was responding to an officer-involved shooting at the scene. One individual was shot by law enforcement, though their condition remains unknown.
U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding. pic.twitter.com/LNUTL2F3gM
— U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications (@SecretSvcSpox) May 4, 2026
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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I have read that the reason for this action by this person is unknown.
Isn’t TDS a reason?
And who is causing this unreasoning TDS?
I believe that we all know the answer to that!