The U.S. Secret Service opened fire on an armed suspect near the White House early on Sunday morning.

The suspect, who had been under surveillance and was reportedly suicidal, was traveling from Indiana.

The altercation occurred near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, just a block from the White

House. When the suspect drew a firearm, Secret Service agents responded swiftly, firing at him.

The suspect was immediately taken to the hospital, though his condition remains unknown. No Secret

Service agents were injured. The Metropolitan Police Department has taken over the investigation

into the use of force and the intelligence that led to the encounter.

Though President Trump was not at the White House during the incident, his security detail was

on high alert as he was returning from Mar-a-Lago. The shooting adds to growing concerns

about the safety of the president, especially after two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign.

Security experts are examining whether current protection measures are sufficient in light

of recent events. Meanwhile, investigators are working to improve intelligence sharing

between local and federal agencies to better detect and respond to threats against national leaders.