Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service
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Source: ABC News
May 23, 2026, 8:13 PM
The Secret Service said officers shot and killed an armed man who opened fire at a White House checkpoint Saturday evening. A bystander was also struck by gunfire in the incident, but it was not immediately clear how, the Secret Service said.
The unidentified man allegedly walked up to the checkpoint in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW around 6 p.m., removed a weapons from a bag and began firing at the officers posted at the spot, the Secret Service said. "Secret Service police officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died," the Secret Service said in a statement.
The bystander, who was nearby, was shot during the incident, according to the Secret Service. "It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire," the Secret Service said.
There was no immediate word on the bystander's condition. No Secret Service members were hurt during the incident, which is still under investigation.
Read more: https://abcnews.com/US/white-house-lawn-cleared-after-apparent-gunshots/story?id=133257965
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May 23, 2026, 7:04 PM
The White House North Lawn was cleared by the Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots. In a social media post, the Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near the White House.
"We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available," the Secret Service said.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in an X post that the agency is on scene and assisting the Secret Service. "We will update the public as we're able," Patel said.
Reporters were told to sprint into the White House Press Briefing Room.
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May 23, 2026, 6:23 PM
The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots near the White House.
ABC News has reached out to the Secret Service for more information.
Reporters were told to sprint into the White House Press Briefing Room.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Wow! That is dedication!!! 
They allegedly come for him and he is never in real danger. Anybody who has seen the White House knows you’d have to be really crazy to attempt an assasination before even getting through the gates.
