BlockBeats News, May 24th - In the evening of May 23rd local time, which was the early morning of May 24th Beijing time, intensive gunfire was heard near the White House in the United States. As a result, the White House was put on lockdown. The incident occurred while President Trump was in the White House.

According to law enforcement officials, during the incident, an "emotionally disturbed suspect" approached a checkpoint near the White House at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, and after being advised to move back, started firing at law enforcement officers. The suspect was shot by law enforcement and taken to the hospital. Another civilian was injured in the crossfire. Reports indicate that both individuals are in critical condition. The U.S. Secret Service and the FBI are conducting further investigations.

Additionally, according to the Secret Service, the suspect in the White House area shooting has died in the hospital. (CNN)