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White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
A gunman who opened fire near the White House Saturday night died after Secret Service officers shot him. The big picture: The incident, which happened while President Trump was at the White House, comes four weeks after another gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate him at the White House Corre...
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What happenedThe suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
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Left / center-leftWhite House shooting: Gunman dead after firing Saturday night
Axios · Center-left · News report
CenterWhite House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
BBC World · Center · News report
Right / center-rightSuspect in White House Shooting Was Known to Secret Service, Had Active Warrant from Previous Incident
White House shooting: Gunman dead after firing Saturday night
A gunman who opened fire near the White House Saturday night died after Secret Service officers shot him. The big picture: The incident, which happened while President Trump was at the Whit...
Suspect in White House Shooting Was Known to Secret Service, Had Active Warrant from Previous Incident
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