[Gunshots Heard Near the U.S. White House, Suspect Dies After Being Taken to Hospital] According to a report by Cailian Press, on the 23rd local time, gunshots were heard near the U.S. White House. The U.S. Secret Service cleared the North Lawn of the White House. Due to the gunshots, the White House was placed on lockdown. Federal Secret Service personnel subdued a gunman, and some civilians were injured. The suspect in the shooting near the White House died after being taken to the hospital.