The incident unfolded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. ET.

Suspect pulled weapon from bag

In a preliminary statement, the Secret Service said the suspect removed a weapon from a bag and began firing near the White House perimeter.

Officers immediately responded with gunfire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation.

Bystander injured in shooting

A bystander was also injured during the exchange of fire. Officials said it remains unclear whether the person was struck by bullets fired by the suspect or by responding officers.

The Secret Service said none of its personnel were injured.

Trump was inside the White House

President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting but was not harmed, the Secret Service confirmed.

Journalists stationed at the White House reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire and were instructed to take shelter inside the press briefing room.

Dramatic video captures chaos

Selina Wang shared a video on social media showing the moment reporters ducked for cover after hearing what she described as “dozens of gunshots.”

The clip, filmed near the White House media area, quickly spread online and was viewed millions of times.

FBI monitoring situation

Kash Patel said law enforcement agencies were responding to the shooting and promised further updates as the investigation continues.

Crime scene tape, evidence markers and emergency medical supplies were later seen scattered across the sidewalk outside the White House complex.

Third security scare in a month

The shooting marks the third gunfire-related security incident near President Trump in the past month.

In April, authorities said an attempted assassination plot targeted Trump during the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

Earlier this month, Secret Service officers exchanged fire with another suspect near the Washington Monument, leaving a teenage bystander injured.