CNN: Secret Service Says Officers Returned Fire After Suspect Opened Fire at Checkpoint

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CNN reporter: “Sorry, chief Ramsey, I just I’m sorry to interrupt you. We just have a statement from the Secret Service. Who has updated that the suspect has died according to the to the Secret Service. I’m just going to read this statement. They say shortly after 6 P.M. Saturday, an individual approached a Secret Service checkpoint in the area of 17th street and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest. A preliminary investigation indicates the individual approached. He removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers. Secret Service officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital where he later died. They also confirmed that a bystander was struck by gunfire. It is, they say it remains unclear whether that bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange. No injuries were sustained by Secret Service. The president was at the White House and was not impacted. Again, this is coming from the White House press office and from the U.S. Secret Service. Spokesperson. But again, the the news here, adding to what we had already”