Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:03am on 24 May 2026,Sunday International
A shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C. triggered a brief lockdown after a gunman opened fire at a Secret Service security checkpoint close to 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. According to officials, the suspect approached the checkpoint, pulled out a firearm from his bag, and began shooting at officers. Secret Service agents immediately returned fire, fatally wounding the attacker. A bystander was also injured during the exchange, though their condition remains unclear. No law enforcement personnel were hurt. The White House was placed under security lockdown while the area was secured. The FBI has joined the investigation into the incident, which raised fresh concerns about security around high-profile government buildings. (PC: X)
