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Gunman killed by Secret Service after shooting near White House

Reporters on the North Lawn heard approximately 20 shots coming from the side of the White House

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Left / center-leftGunshots fired near White House as Secret Service and FBI respond

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CenterGunman killed by Secret Service after shooting near White House

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Right / center-rightSuspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

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The IndependentNews report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Gunshots fired near White House as Secret Service and FBI respond

Reporters on the North Lawn heard approximately 20 shots coming from the side of the White House

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Deseret NewsNews report · May 24, 2:57 AM

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

WASHINGTON — 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 i...

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France 24News report · May 24, 1:58 AM

Gunman killed by Secret Service after shooting near White House

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded. President Donald Trum...

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CNBCNews report · May 24, 1:40 AM

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not "impacted."

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · May 24, 1:29 AM

Man shot dead near White House grounds, reporters duck for cover

The incident occurred as President Donald Trump and other senior officials were inside the building dealing with the unfolding situation in Iran.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · May 24, 1:20 AM

Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service

The White House North Lawn was cleared by the Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots.

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FortuneNews report · May 24, 12:47 AM

Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected

Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not "impacted.”

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CBS NewsNews report · May 24, 12:40 AM

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House

The Secret Service says a suspect was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House. A bystander was also wounded.

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · May 24, 12:35 AM

Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says

WASHINGTON — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U. S. Secret Service said in a statement la...

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Not the BeeNews report · May 24, 12:25 AM

Shots fired outside of White House, suspect taken down by Secret Service

Secret Service sprung into action this evening after a person opened fire, shooting at Secret Service agents posted at the White House.

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The Mirror UKNews report · May 24, 12:24 AM

White House lockdown LIVE: Suspect dies hours after gunfire breaks out near mansion

Gunshots heard near the White House on Saturday May 23 forced Secret Service agents to rush reporters into shelter as authorities investigated the unfolding incident

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The Japan TimesNews report · May 24, 12:24 AM

Gunman who opened fire outside White House dies after being shot by Secret Service

The man had been pacing along the street for some time before drawing the weapon and firing, and was struck by agents.

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NPRNews report · May 24, 12:23 AM

Secret Service fatally shoots suspect outside White House checkpoint, bystander wounded

The suspect began shooting at posted officers, who returned fire and hit the shooter, the Secret Service said. A bystander was also shot, a law enforcement official said, but it's unclear b...

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NJ1015.comNews report · May 24, 12:16 AM

Gunfire near White House leaves 1 dead, one injured

Gunfire erupted near the White House on Saturday leaving one person dead and one injured. Continue reading…

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The Guardian USNews report · May 24, 12:15 AM

Suspected gunman dies after volley of gunshots heard near White House

Brief lockdown has ended after Secret Service returned fire and bystander on the street was shot A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has d...

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MediaiteNews report · May 24, 12:14 AM

JUST IN: Shooter Died at Hospital After Firing Multiple Shots at White House With Trump Inside

A gunman who fired three shots at the White House died at a local hospital after exchanging fire with Secret Service, Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reported The post JUST IN: Shooter Di...

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ABC NewsNews report · May 24, 12:13 AM

Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near WH: Secret Service

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The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots near the White House.

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Manila BulletinNews report · May 24, 12:01 AM

Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U. S. Secret Service said in a stateme...

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Financial TimesNews report · May 23, 11:50 PM

Gunshots fired near White House, says FBI director

President Trump had been in the executive mansion before witnesses reported hearing dozens of shots

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NZ HeraldNews report · May 23, 11:49 PM

Suspect dead and bystander injured in White House shootout with Secret Service

The FBI is on the scene supporting Secret Service agents.

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WORLD MagazineNews report · May 23, 11:44 PM

Secret Service says gunman dead after opening fire near White House

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Globe and MailNews report · May 23, 11:43 PM

Suspect shot and killed after opening fire on White House checkpoint, Secret Service says

Shooting was third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Trump in past month

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Hot AirNews report · May 23, 11:37 PM

Shots Fired at 17th and Pennsylvania Ave - Secret Service Take Gunman Down UPDATES

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AxiosNews report · May 23, 11:29 PM

Gunfire reported near White House Saturday night

Gunshots rang out near the White House Saturday night, per multiple reporters who were on the grounds at the time. The big picture: The incident, which happened while President Trump was at...

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PJ MediaNews report · May 23, 11:27 PM

Shots Fired Outside the White House, Bystander Shot, White House on Lockdown

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UPIWire story · May 23, 11:25 PM

Gunshots heard near White House; suspect hospitalized in critical condition

The White House was locked down on Saturday evening after multiple gunshots were heard nearby, as journalists on the North Lawn were rushed inside.

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Trending PoliticsNews report · May 23, 11:23 PM

JUST IN: Shooter Down After Firing Shots Towards White House

Fox News is reporting that a gunman was neutralized by Secret Service agents after firing multiple towards the White House, Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram reported. The incident unfold...

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New York PostNews report · May 23, 11:23 PM

Terrifying moment gunshots rang out outside White House captured on camera

ABC News correspondent Selina Wang was mid-standup on the North Lawn's Pebble Beach when dozens of gunshots cracked — her eyes bulging in panic as she instantly dove toward the ground.

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Western JournalNews report · May 23, 11:22 PM

BREAKING: White House Lawn Evacuated - Shots Fired – VIDEO

Hours after President Donald Trump indicated he would be at the White House trying to close a peace deal with Iran, shots were reportedly fired near the White House. Two […]

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Independent SentinelNews report · May 23, 11:20 PM

Shots Fired Outside the White House – Update, Two People Shot, Videos

Update: A CNN report claims two people were shot and wounded by the Secret Service. One was the shooter, was reported to be in the hospital in critical condition, but is now reported dead....

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InstapunditOpinion · May 23, 11:12 PM

DEVELOPING: Gunshots heard near White House. “The incident reportedly happened near 17th Street and

Gunshots heard near White House. “The incident reportedly happened near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, which is the intersection just northwest of the White House.” BREAKING: White Ho...

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RedStateNews report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Breaking Video: White House Lockdown Lifted After Shots Fired Nearby; 2 Shot, 1 Fatally

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OregonianNews report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House.

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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House.

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
Star LedgerNews report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House.

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · May 23, 11:10 PM

Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House.

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BreitbartNews report · May 23, 11:08 PM

Gunshots Heard Outside White House

Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U. S. Secret Service.

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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · May 23, 11:01 PM

White House Secured Following Reports Of Multiple Gunshots Outdoors

U. S. Secret Service agents scrambled to secure the White House after multiple gunshots were reportedly heard outside the campus Saturday evening.

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · May 23, 11:00 PM

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House

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BloombergNews report · May 23, 11:00 PM

Secret Service Shoots Man Who Fired Gun Near White House

A man was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday after he opened fire with a handgun, according to a statement from the agency.

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The Epoch TimesNews report · May 23, 10:52 PM

Gunshots Reported Near White House, Secret Service Responds

'We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW,' the Secret Service said.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 23, 10:52 PM

US police responding to dozens of shots fired near White House

Secret Service investigating reported gunfire, with Al Jazeera correspondent saying more than 30 shorts heard.

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Middle East EyeNews report · May 23, 10:48 PM

Police, FBI swarm White House after reports of shots fired

Police, FBI swarm White House after reports of shots fired Police and security forces have descended on the area surrounding the White House on Saturday evening following reports of shots f...

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CNA SingaporeNews report · May 23, 10:46 PM

Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired

"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds," says FBI Director Kash Patel

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Fox NewsNews report · May 23, 10:44 PM

Gunman dead after opening fire near White House checkpoint, Secret Service says

A gunman armed with a pistol opened fire near the White House Saturday before being shot by U. S. Secret Service agents, officials said. He later died at a local hospital.

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The HillNews report · May 23, 10:44 PM

Secret Service respond to shots fired near White House

U. S. Secret Service shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the White House on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the agency. The spokesperson said in a statement that an in...

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The Christian PostNews report · May 23, 10:43 PM

Lockdown lifted after gunman taken down after firing shots near White House

Multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday evening, prompting a lockdown by the Secret Service, which is being assisted by the FBI. President Donald Trump was inside the...

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Daily CallerNews report · May 23, 10:42 PM

White House Secured Following Reports Of Multiple Gunshots Outdoors

White House Secured Following Reports Of Multiple Gunshots Outdoors

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Daily WireNews report · May 23, 5:34 PM

Secret Service Recounts White House Firefight After Suspect Started Shooting

A barrage of gunfire erupted steps from the White House on Saturday after a suspect pulled a weapon and opened fire on Secret Service officers at a nearby checkpoint. Agents returned fire,...

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