Shooting near White House: Suspect killed by police

A significant police and security operation unfolded near the White House in Washington, D.C., following reports of gunfire on Saturday evening. The incident concluded with a suspect being fatally shot by law enforcement officers, according to a spokesperson for the Secret Service, the agency tasked with protecting the U.S. President.

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It sounded like dozens of shots.

Eyewitness accounts from journalists present at the scene described hearing numerous shots, with one correspondent noting it sounded like "dozens of shots." A Canadian tourist recounted hearing between "20 to 25" noises resembling fireworks, which he later identified as gunfire, prompting a chaotic scene as people fled for safety.

Security officials stated that the suspect approached a checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and opened fire on officers. The individual was subsequently "neutralized" and transported to a hospital. Reports suggest the suspect may have had a history of mental health issues and was previously subject to an order to stay away from the area.

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20 to 25 sounds that sounded like fireworks – but it was gunshots, and then everyone started running.

In response to the incident, the area surrounding the White House, the official residence of U.S. President Donald Trump, was extensively cordoned off. The Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed via social media that FBI agents were providing support to the Secret Service. President Trump was reportedly at his residence at the time of the incident, working on an agreement to end the Iran war.

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FBI agents are supporting the Secret Service.