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Person shot by law enforcement near Washington Monument, Secret Service says

May 4, 2026, 1:23 PM | Updated: 4:06 pm

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An individual was shot by law enforcement Monday near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said.

The person’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known.

The White House was briefly locked down as authorities investigated the incident.

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Person shot by law enforcement near Washington Monument, Secret Service says