A major security scare unfolded near the White House after gunfire erupted outside a security checkpoint, triggering a full lockdown of the presidential complex and a rapid response from U.S. Secret Service agents. According to Reuters, a suspect approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and opened fire on officers, prompting agents to return fire and neutralize the threat. The individual was later taken to George Washington University Hospital, where authorities confirmed he died from his injuries. The incident briefly brought central Washington to a standstill as journalists and staff inside the White House were ordered into lockdown protocols.
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