Secret Service says gunman dead after opening fire near White House

Update, 8:17 p.m.:

Secret Service officers shot and killed a gunman Saturday evening after he opened fire near the White House, according to a statement issued by the law enforcement agency. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident but neither he nor any other Secret Service protectees were injured, according to the agency.

Shortly after 6 p.m., a man in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing, according to the statement. Secret Service Police returned fire and hit the man. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead, the agency said. A bystander was also hit, according to the statement. The Secret Service did not elaborate on the extent of the bystander’s injuries. None of the officers were injured. The incident remains under investigation.

Original story:

Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House

The FBI and U.S. Secret Service responded to a situation near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, the northwest corner of the White House grounds, just after 6 p.m. Saturday.

The U.S. Secret Service said that it was aware of shooting reports and was working to corroborate information with personnel on the ground. FBI Director Kash Patel added that his bureau had personnel on the scene supporting the Secret Service. Washington, D.C. police also said they responded. Officials said they would release more information to the public as soon as they were able.

ABC journalist Selina Wang was in the vicinity and reported hearing dozens of shots. The Associated Press reported that the White House went into lockdown and Secret Service agents could be seen on its roof.

The shots rang out just hours after President Donald Trump posted that he was working on negotiations with Iran. He returned to Washington, D.C., rather than attend his son’s wedding over the weekend.