By Gill Bikram Singh 
A shocking incident of gunfire occurred late at night outside the White House in Washington, D.C. According to reports, the U.S. Secret Service shot an armed suspect during the encounter. Both sides exchanged fire. Fortunately, President Donald Trump was in Florida at the time of the incident. The condition of the suspect remains unclear. Following the shooting, security has been tightened around the White House.
Prior Warning Received
Reports indicate that the U.S. Secret Service had received a tip on Saturday, a day before the incident, warning that an armed individual from Indiana might travel to the White House in Washington, D.C. Security personnel had been on high alert since receiving this information.
Details of the Incident
The confrontation occurred near the west side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, located one block from the White House. Local police had previously informed the Secret Service about a “suicidal” man who was reportedly traveling from Indiana to Washington.
Around midnight on Sunday, Secret Service agents spotted the suspect’s car near the intersection of 17th and F Streets, NW. Shortly after, they identified a man matching the suspect’s description. When officers approached him, the suspect drew a weapon, resulting in an armed confrontation. Secret Service agents opened fire during the encounter.
According to an official statement from the Secret Service, the suspect was taken to the hospital, but no details about his condition have been released. No Secret Service personnel were injured in the incident, and all agents involved are reported to be safe.