Suspected gunman killed after opening fire near White House identified

NPR | By Chandelis Duster

Published May 25, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT

Law enforcement officials have released more information about a shooting near the White House on Saturday, including the identity of the alleged gunman.

Chandelis Duster

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