A juvenile bystander was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an exchange of gunfire erupted near Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade close to the White House in Washington, D.C.
The incident prompted authorities to temporarily lock down the White House complex shortly after Vance departed the area. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew C. Quinn said the confrontation occurred near 15th Street and Independence Avenue.
What Happened
Secret Service personnel responded to an officer-involved shooting after encountering an armed individual, according to an official statement. The suspect fled on foot before allegedly firing at officers, who returned fire.
Investigators recovered a weapon at the scene, and the suspect was taken to a hospital. Officials stated there was no indication the White House or the vice president’s motorcade had been specifically targeted.
The Context
The shooting took place about a week after another security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where President Donald Trump was present. Prosecutors accused 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California of attempting to breach security while carrying multiple weapons.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Ballantine said Allen
