Michael Marx was indicted in U.S. District Court on charges of assaulting federal officers, using a dangerous weapon, and using a firearm during a crime of violence in connection with a shooting near the Washington Monument earlier this month.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said prosecutors will prove that Marx carried an illegal firearm into downtown Washington, D.C., opened fire on Secret Service officers near a crowded intersection, and struck an innocent bystander who was crossing the street.
“We will prove this defendant carried an illegal firearm into the heart of Washington, D.C., opened fire at Secret Service officers near a crowded intersection, and shot an innocent bystander who was simply crossing the street with his family,” Pirro said. “My office will pursue the most serious charges available against anyone who brings gun violence to our streets, particularly when that violence unfolds steps from the seat of our government and the path of the Vice President of the United States.”
According to court records, the incident occurred on May 4, 2026, at approximately 3:40 p.m., when a U.S. Secret Service agent observed a man later identified as Marx appearing to conceal a firearm on the right side of his body near 15th Street and Madison Drive NW. The agent alerted the Secret Service Joint Operations Center and requested backup.
At the time, the motorcade of Vice President JD Vance was departing the White House and moving through the area of 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW.
Uniformed Secret Service officers responded and located Marx along the motorcade route. As officers approached, Marx walked toward a group of civilians crossing the street. Officers issued verbal commands, but Marx fled east on Independence Avenue SW. During the pursuit, he allegedly drew a firearm from his waistband while running through a crosswalk toward bystanders.
When Marx reached the sidewalk, he turned and fired at one of the pursuing officers. A civilian standing nearby was struck in the leg. Officers returned fire, striking Marx in the hand, left arm, and upper body.
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Marx was later transported to a hospital, where he allegedly made statements to officers that included, “F*** the White House,” and “Kill me, kill me, kill me.” Earlier this month, Marx was charged with several crimes relating to the incident.
He is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday, where he will appear before a magistrate judge.