Man charged with shooting at Secret Service agents near Washington Monument during Vice President Vance's motorcade
Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was charged with three federal counts after allegedly opening fire at Secret Service agents near the Washington Monument on May 4. The incident occurred as Vice President JD Vance's motorcade passed through the area; Marx allegedly shot at officers who approached him, striking a civilian bystander in the leg before being shot himself. Secret Service returned fire, hitting Marx in the hand, left arm, and upper abdomen; he was apprehended and hospitalized.
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This event sits in the top 66% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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