Reporter scrambles as gunshots heard near White House
Gunshots were heard near the White House while a reporter was recording a video. The incident caused a scramble among reporters and onlookers in the area. Authorities are likely to investigate the source of the gunfire.
- ▪ABC US reporter Selina Wang was recording a video for social media when the gunshots erupted.
- ▪The incident occurred near the White House, prompting immediate reactions from those present.
- ▪Authorities are expected to investigate the situation following the gunfire.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Gunshots heard near White House — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Possible gunshots heard from White House: CBS News reporters — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Gunshots heard near the White House - reports — Sky News — Top
- ▪ White House Secured Following Reports Of Multiple Gunshots Outdoors — Dailycaller
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 09:11:19 +1000 |
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