Secret Service Shooting Near the White House

A man from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents after a confrontation near the White House. The incident occurred around midnight, with no other individuals injured. The man had been reported as 'suicidal,' and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

An armed individual deemed suicidal and traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House after a hostile encounter early Sunday, according to official reports.

The shooting, which took place at midnight just a block from the White House, resulted in no other injuries. At the time, President Donald Trump was in Florida.

The Secret Service, alerted by local law enforcement, located the suspect's vehicle and an individual matching the description. When officers approached, the suspect brandished a firearm, leading to gunfire being exchanged.

The individual involved in the confrontation was hospitalized, though his current condition remains unknown according to the Secret Service. The shooting, involving law enforcement personnel, will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. As of Sunday, messages left for the department remained unanswered.

(With inputs from agencies.)