Secret Service agents open fire on suspected carjackers near Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s residence in D.C.

12/06/2024 / By Richard Brown

Secret Service agents opened fire on suspected carjackers attempting to break into vehicles near the residence of outgoing Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in northwestern Washington, D.C.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at around 1:30 a.m. in an area with high-profile administration officials, prompting a swift law enforcement response. The suspects fled the scene in a sedan.

Secret Service confirmed the gunfire was part of an “agent-involved shooting,” and no injuries were reported. The Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is leading the investigation, with assistance from the United States Attorney’s Office, headed by Matthew Graves.

Authorities are still working to determine the suspects’ motives and whether they had any connection to Yellen. The investigation is ongoing, but no further details have been released at this time.

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said: There is currently no indication that anyone was struck by gunfire, and no harm was done to any protectees.”

The MPD’s Internal Affairs Division’s Force Investigations Team is handling the inquiry, as required by law for any officer-involved shooting in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will independently review the case’s facts and evidence.

It remains unclear whether Secretary Yellen was inside her home at the time of the incident, as no reports have confirmed her presence. As of now, no suspects have been identified.

Individuals with high levels of protection in Washington, D.C. still being targeted

This incident in D.C. adds to a growing pattern of violent crime targeting those under high levels of protection in Washington.

Just months earlier, in July, an 18-year-old attempted a carjacking near the home of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The U.S. Marshals assigned to protect Justice Sotomayor responded, and shots were fired during the altercation. (Related: Anti-gun Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor’s bodyguards shoot alleged carjacker multiple times in self-defense.)

The suspect, Kentrell Flowers, approached one of the unmarked Marshal vehicles and pointed a gun at the Deputy U.S. Marshal inside, prompting the Marshal to fire. Flowers was shot in the mouth but survived, and authorities later recovered a firearm at the scene.

The rise in such incidents has raised concerns about the increasing threats faced by law enforcement and government officials, even with robust protective measures in place.

The Secret Service’s quick response in Tuesday’s case prevented any harm to Yellen, though the suspects remain on the run. As investigations continue, Washington’s law enforcement agencies are under pressure to address these security breaches and ensure the safety of both public officials and residents alike.

This incident also highlights the dangers faced by those working to protect government figures, as violent crime continues to escalate in the nation’s capital.

With both the Secret Service and the U.S. Marshals involved in recent shootings, these agencies are becoming more active in responding to carjackings and other violent crimes targeting high-profile individuals.

However, the growing frequency of these attacks raises questions about the effectiveness of current security measures and the increasing risks to both law enforcement officers and the public.

Watch this MSNBC broadcast on the officer-involved shooting near the home of Secretary Janet Yellen.

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