Secret Service Shoots Suspect Near White House, Bystander Injured

The Secret Service reported shooting a suspect near the White House on Saturday. According to a law enforcement official, a bystander also sustained a gunshot wound during the incident.

The Secret Service said the suspect began firing at officers stationed at a security checkpoint. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The source did not specify the condition of either the suspect or the bystander. The law enforcement official did not confirm who shot the bystander.

The incident prompted a temporary closure of streets surrounding the White House as law enforcement investigated.