Gunman shot dead near White House with Trump inside

The US capital, Washington, witnessed a serious security incident when a gunman opened fire near the White House, which necessitated a rapid intervention by the security forces that managed to eliminate the attacker. The director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed the incident, while the Secret Service announced the death of the gunman who targeted the area around the presidential headquarters. Cash Patel indicated via X-Platform that there are FBI agents at the scene to provide Support. Reports indicate that the attacker fired three shots towards the west side of the White House, before security forces returned fire and shot him down. The gunman was unable to penetrate the security barrier surrounding the presidential building. The incident resulted in the injury of a civilian bystander, as the two injured were taken to a local hospital. Security sources revealed that the suspect was suffering from a psychological disorder, and that he was prevented by a court order from approaching the area. The authorities imposed a cordon tight security around the White House, and prevented access to the area, while journalists in the North Park were forced to resort to the press briefing room. President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the incident. Reporters' cameras caught the sound of gunshots, which ranged from 15 to 30 shots, according to eyewitnesses, in an incident that shook the security of the US capital and raised questions about the security measures surrounding the presidential headquarters.