Gunman killed by Secret Service after shooting near White House
Key takeaways
- A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded.
- The confrontation took place just after 6 pm (2200 GMT) when a man near the White House security perimeter "pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing."
- "Secret Service Police returned fire striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded. President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was not harmed in the incident.
By: FRANCE 24 An EMS kit and gloves are pictured on the ground where police and Secret Service blocked streets around the White House on May 23, 2026 © Alex Brandon, AP A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said.
President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time – on a day when he was working to negotiate a deal with Iran – but was not impacted by the incident, Secret Service communications chief Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement.