A lockdown was triggered at the White House after a suspect opened fire nearby on Saturday evening. Secret Service police officers returned fire and struck the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital and later died. No officers were injured. A bystander was also shot, but no information was provided about the victim’s condition. A law enforcement official said the suspect was emotionally disturbed and had previously been issued a “stay-away order.” President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident, and it was not known whether he was the intended target. The Secret Service stated that no White House protectees or operations were impacted, while police established a security perimeter and urged the public to avoid the area.
"Secret Service police officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. A statement said, adding that no officers were injured. A bystander was also shot, the Secret Service said. No information has been provided on the victim's condition."
"A law enforcement official told reporters on condition of anonymity that the suspect was emotionally disturbed and had previously been issued with a "stay-away order." Secret Service officers seen on the roof of the White House after the shooting Image: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo/picture alliance"
"US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time of the shooting. It is not known if he was the intended target. Trump had said in a post on his Truth Social platform earlier on Saturday evening that he was at the Oval Office working on finalizing a deal with Iran. The Secret Service said no White House "protectees or operations were impacted.""
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