Shooting near White House
Key Questions
What happened near the White House?
Approximately 20 shots were fired near the North Lawn checkpoint, prompting a Secret Service lockdown.
What are the casualties from the incident?
The suspect was killed and one bystander was wounded in the shooting.
Where was President Trump during the event?
President Trump was inside the White House when the shots were fired.
Shots fired near North Lawn/checkpoint (~20 shots); suspect dead, bystander wounded; Secret Service lockdown/response; Trump inside; major security incident.
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Updated May 24, 2026