A 21-year-old man has been named as the suspected gunman who approached a White House security check point and sprayed bullets at officer before he was shot dead

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.

The Secret Service said that President Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not "impacted.”

WASHINGTON -- The US Secret Service fatally shot a man near the White House on Saturday after he approached a security checkpoint and opened fire on officers, according to US…

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…

Suspect dead after firing at White House officers; Secret Service confirms incident occurred near security checkpoint.

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…

White house shooting: A gunman was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire outside the White House on Saturday evening. The incident, which occurred near 17th…

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with U.S. Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck,…

White House shooting: Officials said the suspect fired at officers, and was then shot in return. He was taken to hospital where he later died.

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…

Gunman killed after opening fire near White House; bystander wounded, complex briefly locked down while President Trump was inside as Secret Service responds.

A gunman who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ was identified as the suspect in the shooting outside the White House and was later killed by US Secret Service personnel…

A gunman who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ was identified as the suspect in the shooting outside the White House and was later killed by US Secret Service personnel…

Man opens fire at White House checkpoint, shot by officers and dies at hospital. Shooting under investigation.

A gunman allegedly opened fire near the western perimeter of the White House Saturday evening while President Donald Trump was inside, prompting widespread prayers for his safety.

A suspect was killed after opening fire near the White House in Washington, DC, while President Donald Trump was inside the building, officials said.

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck,…

Nasir Best, the 21-year-old gunman who believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by Secret Service agents after opening fire outside the White House on Saturday evening.

Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to the Secret Service