Suspect accused of opening fire toward the White House killed by Secret Service

FOX NEWS- 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.

It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire.

Officials said the suspect had a history of mental health issues.

No injuries were sustained by Secret Service personnel.

President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident but was not impacted, the spokesperson said.

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