GUNMAN DIES AFTER OPENING FIRE NEAR WHITE HOUSE CHECKPOINT

A gunman died after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Reuters reported that the individual approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, pulled a gun from a bag, and fired at officers, who returned fire.

The suspect was taken to hospital and later died from his injuries. A bystander was also injured during the exchange, though officials had not immediately confirmed whether that person was struck by the suspect’s gunfire or by law enforcement fire.

No law enforcement officers were injured, according to Reuters. The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time and was not affected by the incident.

The shooting prompted a law enforcement response near the White House complex. AP reported that journalists at the White House were told to shelter in place after gunfire was heard nearby.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. Officials had not immediately clarified the cause of the bystander’s injury or released a full account of the exchange of fire.

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