Suspect Dead After Gunfire Exchange With Secret Service Near White House; Journalists Go Into Lockdown — Update

UPDATED: The White House lawn and presidential residence itself was locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and captured in video footage. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. ET.

The Secret Service said that an individual approached a checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, removed a weapon from his bag and started firing at officers. Secret Service police officers returned fire and struck the suspect, who later died at a nearby hospital. A bystander was also struck, but it was unclear whether that person was struck by suspect or during the exchange of gunfire.

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