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NewsThe GuardianMay 6, 2026United States

Man Charged After Shooting Near Vice President's Motorcade Route

A Texas man, Michael Marx, has been charged with multiple federal crimes after a shooting incident near the Washington Monument that occurred along the path of Vice President JD Vance's motorcade. Marx was wounded by law enforcement after allegedly firing a weapon, which resulted in a bystander being struck in the leg.

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Why It Matters

The incident involves a direct security confrontation near the Vice President's motorcade and the White House, leading to federal criminal charges for assault and illegal firearm possession.

Key Facts

  • Michael Marx, 45, was charged with assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm during a violent crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
  • The incident occurred near the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C.
  • Marx was walking along the path of Vice President JD Vance's motorcade when spotted by officers.
  • Marx allegedly fired a weapon at a Secret Service officer, but instead struck a teenage bystander in the leg.
  • Law enforcement returned fire, striking Marx in the abdomen, hand, and left arm.
  • The teenage bystander was treated for non-serious injuries and released from the hospital.
  • Marx has a 2011 drug trafficking conviction in Florida, prohibiting him from legal firearm possession.
  • Marx used aliases including Michael Patrick and Michael Zavici.
  • The White House was briefly locked down during the incident due to a small business event involving Donald Trump.
  • Marx allegedly made vulgar remarks about the White House while being transported to the hospital.

Who's Mentioned

personMichael Marx“The suspect charged in the shooting incident.”dollar_amount45“Age of the suspect, Michael Marx.”date2011“Year of the suspect's prior drug trafficking conviction.”personDonald Trump“President present at the White House during the lockdown.”personJeanine Pirro“US Attorney who issued a statement regarding the charges.”personJD Vance“Vice President of the United States whose motorcade path was near the incident.”personCole Tomas Allen“Individual charged in a separate recent incident at the White House Corresponden”