Secret Service shoots armed man near White House, authorities say; Trump out of town

A man carrying a firearm near the White House was shot and injured by Secret Service personnel early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the agency. The incident follows a warning from local police about a "suicidal individual" possibly traveling to Washington from Indiana.

Around midnight, Secret Service agents located the man's parked vehicle near 17th and F streets, adjacent to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Upon discovering the vehicle, agents found a man on foot who fit the description provided by the police.

As the Secret Service officers approached, the man brandished a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation during which shots were fired by the agents. The injured man was subsequently transported to a local hospital, although his current condition remains unknown.

Fortunately, no Secret Service personnel were injured during the encounter. At the time of the shooting, President Donald Trump was in Florida.

The incident highlights the ongoing security measures in place around the White House and the vigilant response to potential threats.