Gunman Killed by Secret Service After Shooting Near White House

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 24, 2026 at 13:02  |  1:37  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

The video reports on a shooting incident near the White House where a 21-year-old suspect opened fire on Secret Service officers and was killed. The event occurred less than a month after the White House correspondents' dinner shooting. President Trump was inside the White House and was unharmed.

  • A 21-year-old suspect approached a White House checkpoint and opened fire on Secret Service officers.
  • Secret Service returned fire, striking the suspect who later died at a hospital.
  • A bystander was also hit by gunfire; no Secret Service members were injured.
  • The incident happened just after 6pm Saturday.
  • President Trump was inside the White House at the time and was reported safe.
  • The suspect was known to the Secret Service and under a court order to stay away.
  • The shooting occurred less than a month after the White House correspondents' dinner shooting.
  • Authorities are investigating what led up to the shooting.
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