Officers shot a suspect who fired at a White House checkpoint on Saturday (May 23) evening, who then died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said.

A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, pulled a gun out of his bag and started shooting at officers, according to a Secret Service statement posted on social media. Officers returned fire and shot the suspect, the agency said.

A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but it was not clear how badly the person was hurt, according to a separate Secret Service statement cited by multiple news outlets. The statement said it was not clear who fired the shot that hit the bystander.

The shooting suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person, a law enforcement official told Reuters, adding that a "stay-away order" had been issued to him previously.

No law enforcement personnel were injured, the Secret Service said.

President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident, the Secret Service said.

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WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MAY 23, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF TAPED OFF SCENE OF SHOOTING NEAR WHITE HOUSE COMPLEX (TWO SHOTS)

2. VARIOUS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROLLING IN STREETS NEAR SHOOTING SCENE (SEVEN SHOTS)

3. CLOSER VIEW OF POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING SCENE

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4. VARIOUS SCREENSHOTS OF STATEMENT BY U.S. SECRET SERVICE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRET SERVICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE "X", READING (English):

"Shortly after 6 p.m Saturday an individual in the area of 17th street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing.

Secret Service Police returned fire striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. During the shooting one bystander was also struck by gunfire.

No injuries were sustained by officers. The President was in the White House during the incident, however no protectees or operations were impacted.

This incident remains under investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available."

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MAY 23, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all) (MUTE)

5. EVENING VIEW OF WHITE HOUSE'S NORTH PORTICO AFTER SHOOTING INCIDENT