White House on lockdown after gunshots heard by reporters
The White House was placed on lockdown after gunshots were reported by journalists on the North Lawn. Secret Service personnel responded by clearing the area and directing reporters to the White House Briefing Room. The incident raised concerns about security at the presidential residence.
- ▪Gunshots were heard by members of the press corps on the North Lawn.
- ▪The White House was put on lockdown as a precautionary measure.
- ▪Secret Service cleared the lawn and instructed reporters to move to the Briefing Room.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Possible gunfire heard near White House North Lawn - CBS News — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Journalists run for cover as they report possible gunfire near White House — r/news
- ▪ Breaking: White House lawn cleared after apparent gunshots — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Gunshots heard outside White House, triggering lockdown procedure — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Apparent gunshots heard near White House's North Lawn — CBS News — Top
- ▪ White House lawn cleared after apparent gunshots — ABC News — Top
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The White House went into a lockdown Saturday evening after what sounded like gunshots were heard by members of the press corps on the North Lawn. WHCA DINNER SHOOTING: AMERICA’S GREY ZONE TURNS INWARD Recommended Stories Trump posts AI-generated video of him throwing Stephen Colbert in dumpster Trump says he coined ‘dumocrat’ after watching Hakeem Jeffries speak Trump says his economy has lifted 5 million people off food stamps in 16 months Secret Service members cleared the lawn and told reporters to go to the White House Briefing Room.
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