Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Secret Service reported Sunday that its agents shot a man near the White House after an armed confrontation.
The agency said that officials encountered the man's car and located him nearby with a firearm, leading to an armed confrontation. The incident occurred just west of the White House.
"Earlier on Saturday, local police shared information about a suicidal individual who may be traveling to Washington DC from Indiana," the statement said.
"As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel," the statement continued.
（Editor:Liao Yifan）
