Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service
A suspect approached a White House checkpoint and opened fire on officers, resulting in his death after they returned fire. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. ET, with a bystander also struck during the exchange. President Trump was present at the White House but was not harmed during the event.
- ▪The suspect began firing at officers at a White House security checkpoint.
- ▪Officers returned fire, hitting the suspect who later died at a hospital.
- ▪A bystander was injured, but it is unclear if they were hit by the suspect's bullets or those from the officers.
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A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement late on Saturday (May 23, 2026) that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, “removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers”.Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to the Secret Service.
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