Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot, law enforcement official says

The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on May 23, 2026, with a bystander also injured. Both were in critical condition, and law enforcement confirmed the incident occurred one block from the White House. Journalists reported hearing gunshots and social media posts detailed the chaos, while authorities linked the event to previous security threats, including an April 25 attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.