White House shooting Live Updates: A shooting near the White House on Saturday left a suspect dead and a bystander injured after an exchange of fire with US Secret Service agents. The incident prompted a brief lockdown of the White House complex, which has since been lifted. President Donald Trump was inside at the time, and officials said no protectees were harmed.
FBI comment: FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency was assisting the Secret Service following reports of gunfire near the White House grounds. In a post on X, he said officers were responding to the situation and would “update the public as we’re able”.
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Key developments
The incident unfolded near a security checkpoint close to the White House, triggering an immediate response from Secret Service personnel.
- A suspect was shot after allegedly opening fire at officers and was later declared dead
- A bystander was also injured and taken to hospital
- The White House was briefly placed under lockdown before normal movement resumed.
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