Secret Service reports shots fired near the White House
The U.S. Secret Service reported shots fired near the White House, prompting a brief lockdown. Law enforcement responded to the scene after multiple gunshots were heard around 6 p.m. The situation is still developing, with the FBI assisting the Secret Service.
- ▪The shots were reported near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- ▪Dozens of gunshots were heard, leading to a lockdown of the White House.
- ▪The lockdown was lifted shortly before 7 p.m. and the FBI is on the scene.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 5 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Gunman killed by Secret Service after shooting near White House — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Law enforcement responding to report of shots fired near White House — ABC News — US
- ▪ Secret Service fatally shoots suspect outside White House checkpoint, bystander wounded — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ WH shooting: US secret service shoots person near scene, bystander too shot — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside — Fortune
- ▪ Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House, official says - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House — Reddit
- ▪ Two Reportedly Wounded After Shots Fired Near White House — Daily Signal
- ▪ US Secret Service investigates reports of shots near White House — Investing.com — News
- ▪ US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Secret Service respond after sounds of gunfire heard near the White House — The Hill
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BREAKING NEWSUpdated 4 minutes agoPolitics NewsPolitics NewsSecret Service reports shots fired near the White HouseThe U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Law enforcement vehicles near the White House after reports of gunfire on Saturday.Alex Brandon / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 23, 2026, 6:53 PM EDT / Updated May 23, 2026, 6:57 PM EDTBy Julie Tsirkin, Megan Shannon and Kyla GuilfoilWASHINGTON — The White House was briefly locked down on Saturday evening after dozens of gunshots were heard nearby.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The U.S.
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