Gunman killed by Secret Service after shooting near White House
Summary
A man opened fire near the White House on May 23, 2026, and was shot dead by US Secret Service agents. President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the shooting and was unharmed, although one bystander was injured.Key Facts
- The shooting happened just after 6 pm near the White House security perimeter.
- The gunman pulled a weapon from his bag and started firing.
- Secret Service police returned fire and shot the suspect, who later died in the hospital.
- One bystander was hit by gunfire; no Secret Service officers were hurt.
- President Trump was inside the White House and was not harmed.
- The area was secured by police, Secret Service, and National Guard troops.
- The incident comes after previous assassination attempts against President Trump.
- President Trump has increased White House security with a large new ballroom that includes security features like a drone-proof design and an underground hospital.
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