A gunman opened fire outside the White House on May 24, 2026, before being shot by federal agents. The 21-year-old suspect was known to the US Secret Service and had previously attempted to enter the White House complex last summer, according to court records. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Gunman Known to Secret Service Opens Fire Near White House
On May 24, 2026, a gunman opened fire near the White House and was shot by federal agents. The suspect, known to the US Secret Service, had previously tried to enter the complex last summer.
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