Things got intense outside the White House this past Saturday evening. According to the US Secret Service, a gunman opened fire, sparking a rapid response from security teams. 😱
In a preliminary statement, the agency explained that the suspect pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing. Secret Service Police quickly returned fire, striking the suspect. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Sadly, the incident wasn't without other victims—the Secret Service confirmed that a bystander was also struck by gunfire during the chaos. 🚑
As for the leadership? US President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the incident, but officials stated that no protectees or operations were impacted. 🛡️
The entire incident remains under investigation as authorities work to uncover the details behind the attack. We'll keep you posted as more information comes in! 🔍💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
