White House on lockdown after apparent shots fired near executive mansion: reports
The White House was placed on lockdown after reports of gunfire near the executive mansion. Witnesses claimed to have heard as many as 30 shots fired, prompting a swift response from the Secret Service. This incident occurred shortly after President Trump announced progress on a deal to end the war with Iran.
- ▪The White House went on lockdown following reports of gunfire.
- ▪Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
- ▪Secret Service agents were seen with weapons drawn on the White House grounds.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ BREAKING: Shots Fired Outside the White House, Bystander Shot, White House on Lockdown — PJ Media
- ▪ Shots fired near White House — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Breaking Video: White House Lockdown Lifted After Shots Fired Nearby; 2 Reportedly Shot — RedState
- ▪ White House on lockdown after dozens of shots fired — New York Post
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 18:44:49 -0400 |
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White House White House on lockdown after apparent shots fired near executive mansion: reports As many as 30 shots were reportedly heard By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published May 23, 2026 6:44pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 23 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House is on lockdown after as many as 30 shots were reportedly fired Saturday near the executive mansion.
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