Shooting Near White House: Suspect Dead, Trump Safe, One Bystander Injured

Central News Agency, Washington, 23rd. The U.S. Secret Service stated that a man opened fire on police at a checkpoint near the White House tonight and was shot, later dying in the hospital. Another bystander was also shot. President Trump was not affected. According to reports from Reuters and AFP, based on a statement released by the Secret Service on social media, shortly after 6:00 PM Eastern Time today, a man at a checkpoint near the White House pulled a gun from his bag and opened fire on police officers. The Secret Service stated that the officers immediately returned fire and struck the suspect. According to another Secret Service statement cited by multiple media outlets, a bystander was also shot in the incident, but it is unclear how serious the injuries are. The statement noted that it is currently impossible to confirm which side's stray bullet hit the bystander. Law enforcement officials told Reuters that the suspect had previously been issued a 'stay-away order' due to emotional issues. The Secret Service stated that no law enforcement officers were injured in the incident. The Secret Service said that at the time of the incident, Trump was inside the residence and was not affected. A White House official pointed out that Trump had been briefed by the Secret Service on the matter. After the incident, several Republican members of the House of Representatives posted on the social platform X, expressing relief that Trump was safe.