US Secret Service arrests suspect after barrier breach near White House during King Charles' visit

By Alexandra Koch

Published April 28, 2026

Man arrested after allegedly breaching security near White House

A security breach near the White House led to an arrest Tuesday as King Charles III and Queen Camilla toured Washington, D.C., amid heightened security days after a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson told Fox News Digital a suspect was detained and arrested by the agency after bypassing a security barrier near The Ellipse, often referred to as President's Park South.

Criminal charges are pending, the spokesperson said.

The suspect's identity and motivation have not yet been released.

A man appeared to have been arrested by the U.S. Secret Service Tuesday morning. (WTTG)

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It is unclear if there were any weapons involved in the breach.

The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.

U.S. Secret Service were seen near the barricades Tuesday morning following the alleged incident.

U.S. Secret Service near barricades Tuesday morning after the alleged incident. (WTTG)

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the nation's capital on Monday, less than 48 hours after an armed gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

Immediately after the shooting, President Donald Trump was whisked away from the venue by Secret Service agents along with first lady Melania Trump and other high-level Cabinet officials.

A US Secret Service agent in tactical gear standing on the South Lawn of the White House

A U.S. Secret Service agent in tactical gear stands on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 15, 2026. (Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg)

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The alleged gunman, identified as Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, is facing charges including attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transporting a gun across state lines and discharging a gun during a crime of violence.

King Charles delivered a joint address to Congress Tuesday and will later travel to New York City and Virginia.

Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.

She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.

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