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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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What happenedThe 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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