Man charged with shooting near Washington Monument on National Mall

May 7, 2026 • Google News World

A Texas Man Charged in Shooting Incident Near the Washington Monument

A 37-year-old man from Texas has been charged with attempting to shoot a Secret Service agent near the Washington Monument on the National Mall. According to authorities, the suspect was walking near the motorcade of JD Vance when he allegedly fired shots at the agent.

The incident occurred on [date] in Washington D.C. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody by the Secret Service and is currently facing federal charges.

According to reports, the suspect was seen walking near the area where the motorcade was passing through when he allegedly fired shots at the agent. The agent was injured but survived the incident.

The FBI and local authorities are investigating the incident, which is believed to have been a random act of violence. The suspect’s motives for the shooting are still unclear.

The suspect has been charged with one count of attempting to kill or injure a federal officer. He is expected to appear in court soon to face the charges.

No further information is available at this time.

Source: Google News World