Suspect in National Mall Shooting Expressed Hostility Toward White House, Pirro Says
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Michael Marx, 45, of Texas, was accused of shooting at Secret Service agents near the White House on Monday and expressed hostility toward the White House after being wounded and taken into custody.
- Marx is expected to be charged with assault on a federal officer and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence; he reportedly said, "F the White House" and repeatedly urged agents to "kill me" while being transported to the hospital.
- The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near 15th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue when agents approached Marx, who then fled and fired at them; agents returned fire, injuring Marx and apprehending him.
- A 15-year-old bystander was grazed by gunfire and treated for a non-life-threatening injury; no law enforcement officers were hurt, and there was no clear indication Marx was targeting specific officials.
- The shooting happened shortly after Vice President JD Vance passed the area, but officials do not believe he was the suspect's target; the event follows a recent attack on a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
