New Details Emerge on Man Who Opened Fire on Secret Service
A 21-year-old man opened fire on a Secret Service checkpoint, leading to his death after officers returned fire. The suspect had a prior arrest in 2025 for attempting to access White House grounds and was known to have mental health issues. This incident has raised concerns about security and mental health support.
- ▪The suspect was 21 years old and opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint.
- ▪He had a previous arrest in 2025 for trying to enter White House grounds.
- ▪Officials reported that he had a history of mental health concerns.
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CopiedNew details are emerging about the 21-year-old man who officials say walked up to a Secret Service checkpoint Saturday evening, pulled a pistol out of his bag and began shooting at officers who returned fire, killing him. The suspect was known to Secret Service and was arrested in 2025 for attempting to gain entry to White House grounds. Five senior law enforcement officials say he had a history of mental health concerns. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin reports for TODAY.May 25, 2026
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