Gunman killed after shootout with Secret Service near White House, Trump says
A gunman was killed in a shootout with Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday evening. President Trump stated that the shooter had a violent history and possible obsession with the White House. Fortunately, no officers were injured during the incident, although one bystander was struck by gunfire.
- ▪The gunman began firing shortly after 6 pm near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
- ▪Trump was in the White House at the time but was unharmed during the incident.
- ▪The shooter was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased after being struck by return fire from Secret Service agents.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 2 centre, 4 right.
- ▪ Secret Service kills man who opened fire at White House security checkpoint — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Gunman killed by Secret Service after opening fire outside of White House, officials say — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Here's What We Know About the White House Gunman — PJ Media
- ▪ Secret Service Takes Down Gunman Near White House — TODAY.com
- ▪ Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump says gunman who opened fire at White House checkpoint had ‘possible obsession’ with executive mansion — New York Post
- ▪ Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House — BBC News
- ▪ Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says — r/news
- ▪ BREAKING: Gunman opens fire near White House, FBI on scene — LifeSiteNews
- ▪ Shots Fired at 17th and Pennsylvania Ave - Secret Service Take Gunman Down — HotAir
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