Gunman Opens Fire Near White House Checkpoint, Reporter Ducks for Cover
Quick Look
- A gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday, prompting ABC News reporter Selina Wang and her colleagues to take cover.
- Officers returned fire, shooting the suspect who later died at a hospital.
- This is the third shooting incident near Donald Trump in the past month.
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Why It Matters
A gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday, May 23rd. The incident occurred at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers returned fire and shot the suspect, who later died at a hospital.
An ABC News reporter ducked for cover as gunshots rang out near the White House on Saturday (23 May), when a gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint.
A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, pulled a weapon out of his bag, and began firing, according to a Secret Service statement posted on social media. Officers returned fire and shot the suspect, who was later taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, the agency said.
It marked the third incident of gunfire near Donald Trump in the past month.
Footage shows senior White House correspondent Selina Wang mid-way through a report before gunfire rings out. She and her colleagues then duck for cover.
Open Questions
- What was the motive of the gunman?
- Was the gunman alone?
- What specific weapon was used?
- What is the condition of the suspect's body after being pronounced dead?
