Police Identify Capitol Gunman

There is new information tonight in the shooting near the U.S. Capitol that left one man dead and two officers injured.

Police say 27-year-old Kellen Anthony White of Brandywine, Maryland opened fire on officers after a brief chase. When he refused to drop his gun, three officers opened fire, killing him.

Court records show that White had just served time on a drug charge and was on probation at the time of the shooting.

Police say Kellen Anthony White was driving a car with temporary paper tags when a Capitol Police officer noticed him in the circle near Union Station. Police say the officer noticed the tags had been altered, so he tried to pull White over.

After a brief chase, police say White emerged from his car with a MAC 11 machine pistol. They say he aimed at the officers pursuing him and fired at least once.

When officers returned fire, law enforcement sources familiar with the case say White hit the ground wounded. They say his gun slid under a Capitol Police car. As he went to retrieve it, officers fired a second volley of shots-- but it didn't end there.

Officers noticed White still breathing and went to give him first aid. Two officers began CPR as they waited for paramedics to arrive.

Three officers suffered minor injuries.

"It was a routine traffic stop that the officers from the Capitol Police were trying to initiate— hardly even got a chance to do that because the suspect vehicle took off immediately," said Sgt. Kimberly Schneider of the U.S. Capitol Police.

Court records show Kellen White has convictions on drug charges in Cumberland, Maryland and Prince George's County.

Law enforcement sources say the entire incident was recorded by surveillance cameras. At this point, it appears to be what officers call a "good shoot"- textbook police work.

FOX 5 spoke with White's family for the first time on Thursday night. They say he has a 4-week old newborn baby, and they're dumbfounded by the situation. They extended their deepest sympathies to those who were hurt in Wednesday's incident, and they were sure that none of the injuries were intentional.

On Thursday, the leadership of the House, Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner praised the work of the officers. You may read their statement below.

To read the original story on Wednesday's shooting, click here.
 

Pelosi, Boehner Statement Commending the Capitol Police

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader John Boehner released the following statement today on the two Capitol Police officers injured yesterday and the memorial next week of Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut, who gave their lives in the line of duty 11 years ago:

"Yesterday, two Capitol Police officers were injured as they performed the duties they are excellently trained to do: defend the Capitol complex and protect those who serve and visit here.

Next week, Congress will stop and honor two members of the Capitol Police force who gave their lives in the line of duty 11 years ago: Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut. We are reminded that the Capitol Police are often put in dangerous and difficult situations where they risk their own safety to protect the safety of others; we must honor that service at every opportunity.

On behalf of all Members of Congress, we commend the Capitol police for their actions yesterday, and we thank them for their service every day."