India, May 24 -- A man who opened fire near a security checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by United States Secret Service officers after they returned fire, authorities said.

The incident unfolded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. ET.

Suspect pulled weapon from bag

In a preliminary statement, the Secret Service said the suspect removed a weapon from a bag and began firing near the White House perimeter.

Officers immediately responded with gunfire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation.

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