Suspected gunman dies after exchange of fire with Secret Service agents at White House checkpoint
May 23, 2026
Suspect dies after firing upon agents at White House checkpoint, Secret Service says, with a bystander also injuredA gunman has been shot dead after approaching a White House security checkpoint and firing at officers, federal officials have said.The White House, where Donald Trump was present, was
briefly locked down on Saturday as the sound of a sustained volley of gunshots rang out, sending journalists in the area running for cover. Continue reading... ...read more read less