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Gunman shot by security near Washington Monument as Secret Service cleared crowds
International
Published on 5 May 2026
The shooting happened while Trump hosted a small business event nearby
A man with a gun was shot by security agents near the Washington Monument, prompting the Secret Service to urge people to avoid the area. Emergency crews responded close to the White House at the same time President Donald Trump was holding a small business event, intensifying concerns over potential threats during a public-facing moment.
- Security agents shot a gunman near the Washington Monument
- Secret Service advised the public to avoid the surrounding area
- Emergency crews rushed to respond not far from the White House
- The incident occurred during a Trump small business event
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