Extended volley of gunshots heard near White House as agencies respond
Suspect dies after firing upon agents at White House checkpoint, Secret Service says, with a bystander also injured
www.theguardian.comHere’s a concise update: reports indicate a shooting near the White House occurred in May 2026, with the suspected gunman shot by Secret Service and a bystander injured; the White House area was briefly locked down and then reopened as investigations proceeded. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House at the time and was not believed to be affected. Please note that details were rapidly evolving at the time of reporting, and official findings may have subsequent updates.
Key points from recent coverage
- Incident location and timing: near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., with shots fired at or near a Secret Service security checkpoint. This aligns with multiple outlets' timelines of late May 2026 events.
- Outcomes: the gunman was shot by Secret Service officers; a bystander was injured; there were no reported injuries among Secret Service personnel in initial reports. The suspect died later at a hospital according to some updates.
- Official responses: Secret Service and FBI confirmed on-scene investigations and support, with ongoing coordination as details emerged.
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