NewsThe HillMay 6, 2026United States
Texas man charged following shooting near Washington Monument
A 45-year-old Texas man has been charged with multiple federal crimes after a shooting incident near the Washington Monument on Monday. The suspect allegedly fired at Secret Service officers while near the Vice President's motorcade route, resulting in injury to a civilian bystander.
Read the full story at The HillWhy It Matters
The incident involves a violent confrontation near a high-security federal area and the Vice President's motorcade, leading to federal criminal charges for the suspect.
Key Facts
- Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was charged on Wednesday.
- The shooting occurred on Monday near the Washington Monument.
- Marx faces three federal charges: assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon, using and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- A civilian bystander was struck in the leg by gunfire during the incident.
- The incident occurred near the route of Vice President Vance's motorcade.
- Secret Service agents initially spotted Marx appearing to conceal a firearm near 15th Street and Madison Drive NW.
- Marx fled from officers toward a group of civilians before firing at a pursuing officer.
- Secret Service officers returned fire, striking Marx in the hand, left arm, and upper abdomen.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Secret Service“Law enforcement agency involved in the pursuit and shooting.”personMichael Marx“45-year-old suspect from Midland, Texas, charged in the shooting.”organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency announcing the charges.”personVance“Vice President whose motorcade was in the vicinity.”dollar_amount45“Age of the suspect.”date2026“Copyright year of the news article.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.”