White House Gunshots Captured by ABC News’ Selina Wang as Press Flee to Safety | Video
Gunshots were heard outside the White House, prompting a lockdown and evacuation of the press. ABC News correspondent Selina Wang captured the incident on video, describing the sound as resembling dozens of gunshots. Secret Service instructed those present to seek safety in the press briefing room while officers patrolled the area with weapons drawn.
- ▪Selina Wang was filming from the White House lawn when the gunshots occurred.
- ▪The Secret Service ordered the press to run into the press briefing room for safety.
- ▪Approximately 20-30 gunshots were reported by witnesses at the scene.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism White House Gunshots Captured by ABC News’ Selina Wang as Press Flee to Safety | Video “It sounded like dozens of gunshots,” Wang shares on X along with the video of apparent gunfire Stephanie Kaloi May 23, 2026 @ 3:54 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email ABC News White House correspondent Selina Wang captured the moment of gunshots outside the White House. (Selina Wang/X) ABC News White House correspondent Selina Wang was filming from the White House lawn on Saturday when apparent gunshots rang out nearby. “I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots,” she captioned a video shared via X.
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