WASHINGTON — An armed individual was fatally shot by Secret Service officers after he allegedly opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening.
The incident also resulted in a bystander being injured by gunfire, though the exact circumstances were not immediately clear, as reported by the Secret Service.
According to officials, the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, approached the checkpoint located at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW around 6 p.m. He reportedly pulled a weapon from his bag and began shooting at the officers stationed there.
“Secret Service officers responded by shooting the suspect, who was then taken to a nearby hospital and later died,” stated the Secret Service in their official report.
The bystander, present in the vicinity, was caught in the crossfire during the confrontation, as confirmed by the Secret Service.
“It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire,” the Secret Service said.
There was no immediate word on the bystander’s condition.
No Secret Service members were hurt during the incident, which is still under investigation.
At the time of the shooting, Trump was in the Oval Office working with aides Steven Cheung, Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and others, according to a White House Official.
ABC News’ Selina Wang was filming a piece for social media platforms at the White House when the apparent gun shots sounded. She and crew members quickly ducked for cover.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in an X post that the agency is on scene and assisting the Secret Service.
“We will update the public as we’re able,” Patel said.
When the gunshots sounded, reporters were told to sprint into the White House Press Briefing Room.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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