Gunfire At Security Checkpoint Near White House, Suspect Shot Dead

A man who allegedly opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by officers after an exchange of gunfire, according to US federal authorities.

The US Secret Service said in a statement that the incident occurred shortly after 6 pm ET when the suspect approached a checkpoint and “removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.”

Officers immediately returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, the agency said.