A man opened fire at a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening. Officers returned fire, shooting the suspect who later died. A bystander was also hit by gunfire. The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person. President Trump was at the White House during the incident. No law enforcement personnel were injured.

Correspondents stationed near the White House said they heard what appeared to be repeated gunfire on Saturday, triggering an immediate security response around the grounds.

CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House, triggering a lockdown and a rapid response from the US Secret Service.