Sharing details about the incident, US Secret Service said: "On Sunday, March 9, an adult male was shot by U.S. Secret Service personnel following an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Washington DC."

Earlier on Saturday, local police shared information about a suicidal individual who may be traveling to Washington DC, from Indiana, the service said.

"Around midnight, members of the Secret Service encountered the individual’s parked vehicle near 17th and F Streets, NW," the statement said.

The security personnel saw an individual on foot matching the description nearby.

"As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel," the security personnel said.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital and his condition is unknown.

No Secret Service personnel were injured in the incident.