A gunman fired near a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening, triggering a lockdown and a swift Secret Service security response.

The shooter, who believed he was Jesus Christ, was fatally shot by Secret Service personnel after opening fire at the White House checkpoint, leaving at least one bystander seriously wounded.

Security personnel rushed reporters off the White House lawn as the incident unfolded, and the area was quickly secured.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene with reporters taking cover as federal agents responded rapidly at the scene.

Video captured from the White House North Lawn shows the moment and the reporter’s reaction as the incident unfolded.

CNN published brief news items with accompanying video content and linked to additional CNN clips to contextualize the day’s coverage.

The report also references related CNN video segments and broader political coverage to provide context for the events of the day.

Authorities have not released a confirmed motive beyond the shooter’s fixation on the White House and his mental health history.

The Secret Service rushed reporters off the lawn, a moment captured on video, as the situation escalated.

The reporter described hearing a rapid volley of gunfire and being directed to sprint to the press briefing room for safety, where everyone took cover.

The disruption affected press operations and raised security concerns around the White House, with ongoing investigations by authorities.

The Secret Service quickly contained the scene, placed the White House on lockdown, and ensured the safety of journalists for about 30 minutes.