Suspect dies after firing upon agents at White House checkpoint, Secret Service says, with a bystander also injured

A gunman has been shot dead after approaching a White House security checkpoint and firing at officers, federal officials have said.

The White House, where Donald Trump was present, was briefly locked down on Saturday as the sound of a sustained volley of gunshots rang out, sending journalists in the area running for cover.

During the shooting, a bystander was also shot. The Secret Service said: “It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire.”

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    Or the administration is doing some more theatrics. If no real incident comes to light, I call total bullshit.

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      Reports of two gunshot victims in the hospital. One may be the suspect. The other may be a bystander; hope they’re going to be OK.

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        13 hours ago

        Just saw another article, says secret service shot someone they claim attacked them. Theater

        The bystander is a shame though. Expected with the quality of swine we give badges to in this country.