In the quiet of the early hours on a D.C. street, multiple shots were fired by a Secret Service agent assigned to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's security detail. The incident, which took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. near the 2900 block of Stephenson Place, NW, involved multiple individuals allegedly attempting to break into cars along the street.

Observed closely by the vigilant Secret Service agent were suspects in a sedan trying various car doors, according to DC News Now. As the sedan moved toward the agent, a confrontation ensued, leading to the agent discharging their weapon. "The agent fired their gun," said spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi in a situation becoming tenser.

The involved suspects then fled the scene, and were last seen driving away hastily, prompting a lookout notice to be disseminated among local law enforcement. Although the shots were fired, there was "no evidence that anyone was hurt," as Guglielmi emphasized, suggesting the commotion ended without physical injury, as reported by DC News Now.

Despite the disturbing occurrence, Yellen was unharmed, and the Secret Service has confirmed that "there was no threat to any protectees during this incident," citing relief across the board, considering the stakes when high-profile individuals are involved. This sentiment was reiterated by the Secret Service in a statement obtained by NBC Washington, which assured that "no protectees were harmed."

The shootout has prompted an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department's Force Investigations Team, with reviews expected to be conducted by the United States Attorney’s Office. Officials have yet to disclose details of the confrontation, and the context leading up to the agent's use of their service weapon is still unclear, as noted by CBS Austin.