A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by Secret Service officers after an exchange of gunfire. A bystander was critically injured, while President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House, was unharmed. The area was briefly locked down as FBI and other agencies launched an investigation into the incident.
Washington: A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by Secret Service officers after an exchange of gunfire close to the executive complex, officials said.
A bystander was also struck during the shooting, while President Donald Trump was inside the White House and was not injured.
The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m. near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to the White House grounds and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
In a statement, Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi said: “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.”
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