JOURNAL ARTICLE

Secret Service Officers Shoot Gunman Near the White House.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miller, Myles 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a shooting incident near the White House in which Secret Service officers shot a man identified as Michael Marx after he was seen carrying a concealed firearm and opened fire on agents. The exchange also resulted in a child bystander being injured, with investigators believing the child was hit by the suspect rather than officers. The event occurred shortly after a separate security breach at a Washington gala attended by President Donald Trump, prompting discussions about increased funding for Secret Service security upgrades. Authorities are investigating the suspect’s intent, including whether he targeted Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade, which had recently passed through the area. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193501284
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