An armed man, believed to be traveling from Indiana, was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation.
The shooting occurred around midnight, a block from the White House. Authorities were alerted by local police about a suicidal individual, and agents found the man’s car nearby. When approached, the man brandished a firearm, prompting agents to fire. He was hospitalized, with his condition unknown. The DC Metropolitan Police’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the incident. President Trump was in Florida during the event.
In other news, Zelenskyy admitted his meeting with Trump on February 28 did not go as planned. Trump criticized him for gambling with World War III, and afterward, US military aid to Ukraine was halted. Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to peace and expressed readiness to negotiate for a lasting resolution to the war, suggesting immediate ceasefire measures. He also acknowledged US aid, particularly the provision of Javelin missiles, and expressed hope for future constructive cooperation.
The White House denied reports that the Trump administration would revoke the temporary legal status of 240,000 Ukrainians in the US. Following the suspension of military aid, rumors circulated that Ukrainian refugees’ status would be revoked. However, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed these claims, asserting no final decisions had been made on the matter. The White House emphasized its focus on peace and a review of aid contributions.
An armed man is said to have be shot near the White House (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
