Man approaches White House checkpoint and fires shots at officers, US Secret Service investigating

Emergency services responded after a man approached a White House checkpoint and fired shots at officers in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and was working to corroborate the reports with personnel on the ground. FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was on scene supporting the Secret Service. The suspect approached the checkpoint and fired at officers. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital, according to a U.S. law enforcement official and police. Reports indicated the shooting was down and the suspect was transported for medical care.

"The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it was aware of reports of shots fired in Washington, D.C., at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the White House and was working to corroborate those reports with personnel on the ground."

"FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was on scene supporting the Secret Service."

"It is understood the suspect approached the checkpoint near the White House and fired at officers."

"He was taken to a nearby hospital, according to a US law enforcement official. in the shooting near the White House is down and taken to hospital, according to police."

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