one shooting occurred in washington d.c. Today, this resulted in a brief lockdown White Housetaking into account the distance from the location. The Secret Service intervened in the incident and issued a statement.
them explain “U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C., in which one person was shot by law enforcement; the condition is unknown at this time. Emergency personnel are responding, please avoid the area.” Washington, D.C. police also confirmed that a shooting occurred.
After the incident, Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn also held a press conference. “They returned fire and engaged. The individual was struck and he was transported to the hospital. At least one person, only one bystander, was struck by the suspect. The juvenile, did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, but he was also treated at the hospital,” he said in the video.
Meanwhile, multiple posts on X claim the shooting occurred near Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade. “Man reportedly opened fire near Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade near the White House,” page claim. Independent journalist Nick Sauter also additional “According to the U.S. Marine Corps, an armed man opened fire near J.D. Vance’s motorcade near the White House.”
Shooting near JD Vance’s motorcade? fact check
Despite the claims, no shooting occurred near Vance’s motorcade. The Secret Service noted that the shooting occurred “minutes after” Vance’s motorcade passed through the area.
NewsNation’s Libbey Dean also noted on X, “Vice President Vance’s motorcade passed through the area shortly before the shooting near the National Mall, according to the Secret Service deputy director.”
The deputy director of the Secret Service said in a statement that there was no indication that the suspect intended to approach Vance’s motorcade. News of the shooting, however, caused Vance to worry.
“Not only praying for 47, but also praying for Vice President Vance,” one person commented. Another added: “Praying for Trump and Vance.” Another said “…Vance was shot down after his motorcade opened fire on the Secret Service.”
What happened during the DC shoot? Secret Service Update
Secret Service Deputy Director Quinn said there was a “suspicious individual who appeared to be armed with a firearm.” Police identified the man who fired at them before trying to approach on foot, at which point they shot him.
The suspect was shot and later hospitalized, according to Quinn. A teenager was also hit by the suspect but suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Quinn also noted that when agents believe a person is acting suspiciously, they see “visual traces of a firearm.” He also responded to questions about the attack possibly targeting President Donald Trump.
“I don’t know if it’s directed at the president, but we’ll find out,” Quinn said.
(Information provided by Reuters)
