US: Gunfire Exchange Near the White House – Armed Man with Suicidal Intent Hospitalized

Chaos erupted early Saturday night into Sunday (09.03.2025) when gunshots were heard. The U.S. Secret Service shot an armed man outside the White House following an armed confrontation, as stated in their announcement. President Donald Trump was not inside the building during the incident, as he is spending the weekend at his home in Florida. The man has been transported to a local hospital, according to the statement. Secret Service personnel received information from local authorities that a person with suicidal tendencies might be traveling from Indiana to Washington, D.C., and the individual’s vehicle was found a block away from the White House. The man was carrying a firearm when officers approached him, leading to gunfire shortly after midnight local time. The man’s condition remains unknown.