Suspect Killed after Opening Fire on Secret Service Near White House
Footage shared by ABC News correspondent Selina Wang showed her taking cover as a volley of bangs could be heard ringing out across the White House's north lawn.
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ABC White House Correspondent Selina Wang was recording at the White House when she heard gunshots and took cover.[image or embed] -- Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) 6:32 PM · May 23, 2026
ABC White House Correspondent Selina Wang was recording at the White House when she heard gunshots and took cover.[image or embed]
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Secret Service exchanges gunfire with suspect near White House: Sources www.newsnationnow.com
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-23 07:20 PM | Reply
Inside the White House?
#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-05-23 07:26 PM | Reply
@#2
Still early reporting.
Stay tuned ...
#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-23 07:37 PM | Reply
Smells like a false flag belonging to the Orange criminal.
#4 | Posted by a_monson at 2026-05-23 07:38 PM | Reply
At least 30 gunshots fired?
www.youtube.com
#5 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-23 07:47 PM | Reply
Did they reschedule the correspondent's dinner already?
#6 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-05-23 07:50 PM | Reply
Will Trump make his next appearance wearing a bandage on his other ear? Did he cancel his NJ trip to make sure he was onsite to maximize this?
#7 | Posted by jpw at 2026-05-23 07:55 PM | Reply
@#4
With Pres Trump's approval ratings in the gutter, that may be a reason. But, still, early reporting. Let's see what develops...
Meanwhile ...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HJA_lmPWkAE_Ji7.jpg
#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-23 07:56 PM | Reply
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says www.wyff4.com
... A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month. The law enforcement agency said in a preliminary statement posted on X that the person in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue "pulled a weapon from his bag" shortly after 6 p.m. ET and began firing. The officers returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was taken to a hospital where he later died, the Secret Service said. ...
The law enforcement agency said in a preliminary statement posted on X that the person in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue "pulled a weapon from his bag" shortly after 6 p.m. ET and began firing. The officers returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was taken to a hospital where he later died, the Secret Service said. ...
#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-23 11:01 PM | Reply
We'll be seeing Him again in three days, to be sure.
#10 | Posted by HeliumRat at 2026-05-24 09:50 AM | Reply
Here's a video of an ABC reported ducking gunfire. Sounds like about 20 shots plus return fire: www.instagram.com
#11 | Posted by HeliumRat at 2026-05-24 10:00 AM | Reply
He had Free Access to Guns.
America First.
#12 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-05-24 10:52 AM | Reply
Just another tricky day in The land of the FREE and the home of the BRAVE.
Where NOTHING can be done about gun violence.
Tots and pears!
#13 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-05-24 12:57 PM | Reply
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