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May 4, 2026
Suspect Opens Fire Near National Mall, Injures Bystander and Sparks Security Lockdown
- A suspect opened fire near the National Mall after being confronted by Secret Service agents, prompting them to return fire.
- A juvenile bystander was injured by the suspect's gunfire but is in stable condition after being treated at a hospital.
- The incident led to a brief lockdown of the White House as authorities responded, coinciding with a small business event hosted by President Donald Trump.
2 Sources
- Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House who allegedly fired toward officersMay 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM · NBC
- Suspect opened fire near National Mall after confrontation with officers, Secret Service saysMay 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM · Independent