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U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications @SecretSvcSpox - Preliminary statement regarding the shooting incident on 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE SERVICE
May 23, 2026
Shortly after 6 p.m Saturday an individual in the area of 17th street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing.
Secret Service Police returned fire striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. During the shooting one bystander was also struck by gunfire.
No injuries were sustained by officers. The President was in the White House during the incident, however no protectees or operations were impacted.
This incident remains under investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anthony Guglielmi
Chief of Communications
www.secretservice.gov
https://x.com/SecretSvcSpox/status/2058341552234115202

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