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

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...

???? HOLY SMOKES. The shooter unleashed gunfire toward the White House, Secret Service FIRED BACK and took down a gunman — Fox News

"They were shot. The Secret Service returned fire."

Wow.

THANK YOU, SECRET SERVICE ????????????????

Keeping Trump and those around him safe at all costs. pic.twitter.com/dcHiNTnguK

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 23, 2026

Secret Service reportedly rushed the press who were on the north lawn into the press briefing room.

ABC reporter Selina Wang was in the middle of filming when the shots rang out.

BREAKING: About 30 shots fired outside the White House.

Secret Service reportedly rushed the press who were on the north lawn into the press briefing room.

ABC reporter Selina Wang was in the middle of filming when the shots rang out.pic.twitter.com/KvRZgbuXlm

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 23, 2026