Gunman killed after shootout with Secret Service near White House, Trump says
A gunman was killed in a shootout with Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday evening. President Trump stated that the shooter had a violent history and possible obsession with the White House. Fortunately, no officers were injured during the incident, although one bystander was struck by gunfire.
- ▪The gunman began firing shortly after 6 pm near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
- ▪Trump was in the White House at the time but was unharmed during the incident.
- ▪The shooter was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased after being struck by return fire from Secret Service agents.
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