Gunman Killed After Firing at White House Security Checkpoint; Bystander Injured
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- •A gunman was killed by Secret Service officers after opening fire at a White House security checkpoint on May 23, 2026, at around 6 p.m. ET.
- •One bystander was injured but it is unclear whether the wound came from the suspect’s bullets or return fire by officers.
- •President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident and was not harmed; no Secret Service officers were injured.
- •Journalists, including ABC News correspondent Selina Wang, reported hearing multiple gunshots and took cover during the attack.
- •The scene was secured near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, one block from the White House, with visible crime scene markers and medical evidence.
- •This is the third security-related shooting near the White House in less than three months, following incidents on May 4 and April 25, 2026.
Washington, D.C. – A man who approached a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, May 23, 2026, and opened fire at officers was shot and killed by law enforcement, the U.S. Secret Service announced late that night. According to a preliminary investigation, the individual removed a weapon from his bag shortly after 6 p.m. ET and began firing at posted officers. Officers responded by returning fire, striking the suspect, who was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died. No Secret Service personnel were injured in the incident, and President Donald Trump, who was at the White House at the time, was reported as not being "impacted," according to the Secret Service.
