White House on lockdown after dozens of shots fired
The White House was placed on lockdown after reports of dozens of gunshots fired outside the building. Members of the press were instructed by the Secret Service to seek safety in the press briefing room. The source of the gunfire remains unclear as the situation develops.
- ▪Dozens of gunshots were heard outside the White House on Saturday evening.
- ▪The Secret Service instructed media personnel to gather on the north lawn and move to the press briefing room.
- ▪A senior ABC White House correspondent reported hearing the shots while filming a social video.
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 apparent shots fired near executive mansion: reports — Fox News — Latest
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Politics breaking White House on lockdown after dozens of shots fired By Daniel Cody Published May 23, 2026, 6:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The sound of dozens of gunshots rang out outside the White House on Saturday evening, casuing media and other people there to scamble for safety as the buidling was reportedly put on lockdown. Members of the press were told by Secret Service to gather on the north lawn and to run into the press briefing room shortly before 6:30 p.m. Dozens of gunshots were heard outside the White House on Saturday. REUTERS Members of the press were told by Secret Service to gather on the north lawn and to run into the press briefing room shortly before 6:30 p.m.
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