May 6 (UPI) -- A 45-year-old Texas man faces federal charges, including assault of federal officers, after allegedly firing a weapon near the Washington Monument this week, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
In addition to the assault charge, Michael Marx is accused of using and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Law enforcement officials arrested Marx on Monday after he allegedly exchanged fire with Secret Service agents. A civilian bystander was injured in the leg and Marx sustained injuries in the hand, left arm and abdomen in the exchange.
Court documents said Secret Service officers were patrolling near the Washington Monument when they observed Marx with a weapon and approached him. He allegedly pulled out his gun and fired toward them.
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