The gunman "pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing," according to the Secret Service statement. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander also was shot, a law enforcement official said. Both individuals were said to be in critical condition, according to the official,

The FBI and U.S. Secret Service are responding to reports of gunfire near the White House on May 23, according to a statement posted to social media.

FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds,” FBI Director Kash Patel said on social media.

Secret Service shoots suspect near White House; bystander hit, both critical after gunfire prompts lockdown and FBI response.

Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room,

The White House was locked down on Saturday evening after multiple gunshots were heard nearby, as journalists on the North Lawn were rushed inside.

A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.