Suspect Fires at Secret Service Agents Near White House, Bystander Injured

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:55:00 +0200

On May 6, 2026, Michael Marx, 45, from Texas, was involved in a shooting incident near the White House, shortly after Vice President JD Vance's motorcade passed through the area. Surveillance cameras captured Marx allegedly pulling a handgun and firing at Secret Service agents while fleeing through a crowded crosswalk. During the incident, a juvenile bystander was struck in the leg and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Secret Service agents returned fire, wounding Marx in the hand, left arm, and upper abdomen before taking him into custody. Marx was reportedly not licensed to carry a firearm in Washington, D.C., and had a prior felony drug conviction, making his possession of a gun illegal. Authorities recovered a 9mm SIG Sauer handgun and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation. After being wounded, Marx allegedly spat at officers and made aggressive statements while being transported to a hospital. Federal charges include assaulting officers with a dangerous wea