On May 23, 2026, the US Secret Service shot a gunman who opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House. Officers responded after the suspect pulled a weapon from a bag. A bystander was also reported to be wounded during the incident.
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US Secret Service Shoots Gunman at White House Checkpoint
On May 23, 2026, a gunman was shot by the US Secret Service after firing at a checkpoint near the White House. The incident also resulted in injuries to a bystander.
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