Gunman killed after opening fire near the White House
Gunfire erupted outside the White House when a man opened fire on Secret Service officers, then died after agents returned fire, the agency said in a statement carried by US media.
A bystander was also struck in the exchange, the agency said, though officials did not disclose the person's condition.
US President Donald Trump said the gunman had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.
"Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening…