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Shooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing
A man who fired shots Saturday outside of the White House was killed when the Secret Service returned fire.
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What happenedShooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing.
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Left / center-leftSecret Service director: Thoughts with bystander shot after gunfire exchanged near White House
The Hill Home · Center-left · News report
CenterShooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · Center · News report
Right / center-rightSecret Service shoots, kills man who fired shots Saturday evening outside the White House
Washington Times Politics · Center-right · News report
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