Photos show Texas man allegedly firing at Secret Service agents near White House
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Photos from surveillance cameras show that the man shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House on Monday allegedly pulled a gun and fired at officers during a confrontation that broke out just after Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade passed through the area.
The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Michael Marx of Texas, was spotted Monday afternoon near 15th Street and Independence Avenue NW, about a half-mile from the White House, when officers noticed what appeared to be a concealed weapon.
Marx fled when agents approached, then pulled a gun from his waistband as he fled, according to a federal affidavit reviewed by Fox News Digital.
As officers chased him across a busy crosswalk filled with pedestrians, Marx turned and fired in the direction of a Secret Service officer, according to documents.
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On the right, an innocent bystander holds his leg after being struck by a bullet allegedly fired by Michael Marx. (United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia)
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The affidavit stated that a male civilian, previously identified as a teenager standing behind the police officer, was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
In the footage included in the court file, the suspect is seen walking across the intersection as people disperse, then raises the gun and fires.
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Secret Service agents responded by shooting Marx in his hand, left arm and upper abdomen before taking him into custody, the affidavit said.
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Newly filed court documents show the suspect approached the intersection and then pulled out a handgun and fired at Secret Service officers. (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)
The shooting occurred just after Vance’s motorcade passed through the area, but Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn previously said there was no indication the motorcade was targeted.
Officials said Marx was taken to the hospital. His condition has not yet been disclosed.
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Newly filed court documents show the suspect pulled a gun from his waistband while running from Secret Service officers. (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)
Investigators seized a 9mm SIG Sauer pistol and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation, according to the filing.
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Court records show Marx is not licensed to carry a gun in Washington, D.C., and has a previous drug conviction in Florida, making it illegal for him to own a gun.
He is federally charged with assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon, use and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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The suspect fled on foot when officers approached and ran across the intersection before pulling out a gun, documents say. (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)
While being transported by ambulance after being injured, Marx allegedly spat at officers and shouted “F-White House” and “Kill me, kill me, kill me.”
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The shooting began when surveillance personnel noticed what appeared to be a gun, Quinn said.
“From what I understand, they observed a fingerprint,” Quinn said. “These are trained surveillance detection personnel who call every day looking for just that.
A crime scene technician removes a gun after a gunfight between the Secret Service and a gunman on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Police said the gunman fired at a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander before the officer shot the gunman. (Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)
“After making contact, this individual briefly fled on foot, drew his firearm, and fired toward our agents and officers,” he added. “They returned fire and engaged in combat.”
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Quinn was also asked if the suspect was targeting President Donald Trump.
“I can’t say. I won’t speculate on that,” he said. “But we will find out.”
