Trump: armed attacker near White House neutralized
Washington, May 24 (Hibya) — U.S. President Donald Trump said an armed individual was killed in a confrontation with Secret Service agents near the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that an armed man died in a confrontation with Secret Service agents near the gates of the White House.
Trump thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their swift and professional response.
The statement noted that the attacker had a history of violence and may have had an obsession with the White House.
Trump emphasized that the incident occurred less than a month after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, highlighting the need for a safer zone in Washington for future presidents.
Usa News Agency