Suspect who opened fire near White House pronounced dead, had history of mental health issues

The shooter unleashed gunfire toward the White House, Secret Service FIRED BACK and took down a gunman


By & Collin Rugg, Eric Daugherty—— Bio and Archives--May 23, 2026

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A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson confirmed to Fox News the male suspect accused of opening fire toward the White House on Saturday was pronounced dead following the shooting.

The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, approached a Secret Service checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers, the spokesperson said.

Secret Service agents returned fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

During the shooting, a bystander was also struck by gunfire. Their condition is unknown. --More...

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