Suspect dead after shooting near White House checkpoint
A suspect was killed after opening fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House. The incident involved the Secret Service. (sources: santafenewmexican, cnn, cbsnews, ms, idahostatejournal)
The Secret Service reported that a suspect approached a security checkpoint and opened fire, resulting in the suspect's death. The individual had a history of prior arrests by the Secret Service and mental health concerns.
- The suspect opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House.
- The Secret Service responded to the incident, resulting in the suspect's death.
- The suspect had previous arrests by the Secret Service and had mental health issues.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about security and mental health issues related to individuals approaching high-profile government locations.
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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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