Shots were fired near the White House in Washington, D.C

On Saturday, shots were fired near the White House in Washington, D.C., triggering a major security response from the U.S. Secret Service and FBI. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the FBI was assisting the Secret Service after the shooting incident near White House grounds.

A gunman opened fire near a Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, close to the White House complex. Secret Service officers returned fire. The suspect was reportedly killed after the exchange of gunfire, while at least one bystander was injured.

No Secret Service officers were reported hurt. President Donald Trump was reportedly inside or near the White House during the incident but was unharmed. The White House complex was temporarily locked down, and journalists in the area were instructed to shelter in place after witnesses reported hearing “dozens of gunshots.