Gunman killed by Secret Service after firing near White House
A man was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after he opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House. The incident occurred on Saturday night. (sources: cbsnews, pbs, news10, inquirer, cnn)
The Secret Service reported that a gunman was killed after he fired shots near a White House security checkpoint. Officers returned fire, resulting in the suspect's death.
- The incident took place at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House.
- The suspect opened fire before being shot by Secret Service officers.
- The Secret Service confirmed the suspect's death following the exchange of gunfire.
Why it matters
This incident highlights security challenges and responses at a high-profile location.
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H.R.4213 · 119th Congress
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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This story is about Shooting Incident at White House Security Checkpoint. This bill would The incident happened at a White House security checkpoint—this bill funds and directs the U.S. Secret Service’s protective mission, includi.
If passed, it would:
- Fund Secret Service protective operations and related capabilities for FY2026 • Include/enable oversight directions tied to protective readiness (e.g., situational-awareness/sensor modernization.
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This story is about Shooting Incident at White House Security Checkpoint. This bill would reauthorize and expand NTAC within the Secret Service.
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- Reauthorize and expand NTAC within the Secret Service • Support broader threat-assessment training/research capacity aimed at preventing targeted violence.
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