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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260505/shooting-near-white-house-leaves-suspect-and-bystander-injured--secret-service-1124080161.htmlShooting Near White House Leaves Suspect and Bystander Injured — Secret ServiceShooting Near White House Leaves Suspect and Bystander Injured — Secret ServiceSputnik InternationalUS Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said a shooting occurred near the White House after agents identified a suspicious individual carrying a firearm.2026-05-05T04:02+00002026-05-05T04:02+00002026-05-05T04:02+0000americasusshootingdonald trumphttps://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e9/08/12/1122644939_0:0:3072:1728_1920x0_80_0_0_a1099ea34d55e9991e14c696a2fe48bc.jpg“That individual fled briefly on foot, withdrew a firearm, and fired in the direction of our agents and officers. They returned fire and engaged,” Quinn said.A bystander — a juvenile — was also injured during the incident and taken to the hospital. The injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. Quinn noted that a vice presidential motorcade had passed through the area shortly before the shooting, but said there is currently no evidence the suspect intended to target it. The investigation is ongoing.americasSputnik [email protected]+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“252602026Sputnik [email protected]+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“25260Newsen_ENSputnik [email protected]+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“2526019201080true19201440truehttps://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e9/08/12/1122644939_143:0:2874:2048_1920x0_80_0_0_a0e523ca91b309d76f209b30e00ab447.jpg19201920trueSputnik [email protected]+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“25260Sputnik Internationalus, shooting, donald trumpus, shooting, donald trump

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Shooting Near White House Leaves Suspect and Bystander Injured — Secret Service

US Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said a shooting occurred near the White House after agents identified a suspicious individual carrying a firearm.

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“That individual fled briefly on foot, withdrew a firearm, and fired in the direction of our agents and officers. They returned fire and engaged,” Quinn said.A bystander — a juvenile — was also injured during the incident and taken to the hospital. The injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. Quinn noted that a vice presidential motorcade had passed through the area shortly before the shooting, but said there is currently no evidence the suspect intended to target it. The investigation is ongoing.

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© AP Photo / Carolyn KasterThe White House is seen reflected in a puddle, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Washington.© AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster

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