U.S. President Donald Trump was inside the White House during a shooting incident that took place on Saturday evening, May 23, near a security checkpoint close to the presidential complex, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
The incident occurred at approximately Saturday evening near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Authorities said an armed suspect approached the checkpoint, pulled a firearm from a bag, and opened fire at Secret Service officers.
Officers immediately returned fire, critically injuring the suspect, who was later pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital.
In an official statement, the Secret Service confirmed that President Trump was not harmed during the incident and stated that “no protectees or operations were impacted.”
No injuries to law enforcement personnel or White House staff were reported. Federal authorities are continuing their investigation into the motive and circumstances behind the attack.
