Shooting near the White House ends with gunman killed by secret service

Sunday 24 May 2026 - 10:30

A shooting incident occurred near the White House in Washington D.C. on Saturday evening after an armed man opened fire at a security checkpoint, before being shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents, according to official statements.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect fired multiple shots toward Secret Service personnel, prompting immediate return fire. The gunman was critically wounded and later died after being transported to a nearby hospital. A bystander was also injured during the exchange of fire, although officials have not yet released details about their condition.

The Secret Service, responsible for protecting the President and Vice President of the United States, stated that the situation was quickly brought under control and that there was no breach of the White House security perimeter.

At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was inside the White House, having canceled scheduled weekend travel due to international tensions. The FBI confirmed its involvement in the investigation, working alongside the Secret Service to determine the circumstances of the attack.

Eyewitnesses in the area reported hearing multiple loud gunshots, causing panic and forcing people to run for cover. Security forces immediately sealed off the area surrounding the White House, and access was restricted while the investigation continued.

The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about political violence and security threats in the United States, where several high-profile attacks or attempted attacks against political figures have been reported in recent years.

Authorities have not yet identified the motive behind the shooting, and investigations are ongoing.