Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired: Report
A large police presence was reported around the White House following shots fired in the area on May 23. Eyewitnesses described the sounds as resembling fireworks, but they were confirmed to be gunshots. President Trump was present at the White House during the incident, which prompted a swift response from law enforcement and security agencies.
- ▪Police and security forces responded to reports of gunfire near the White House.
- ▪Eyewitnesses initially mistook the gunshots for fireworks, with one reporting 20 to 25 shots fired.
- ▪The FBI and Secret Service were on the scene to manage the situation.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Police, security forces swarm White House area after shots fired — Japan Times
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 07:23:37 +0800 |
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Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired: ReportSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEyewitnesses said they heard "what sounded like fireworks" but were gunshots.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 24, 2026, 07:23 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 07:24 AMWASHINGTON – Police and security forces swarmed the White House on the evening of May 23 after shots were fired in the area, authorities said.US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran.Police cordoned off access to the White House and National Guard troops blocked an AFP reporter from entering the area in downtown Washington.“FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds,” FBI Director Kash…
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