The White House was placed under lockdown following reports of approximately 30 gunshots fired on Saturday in the vicinity of the executive residence.
Journalists in the area noted the sound of several gunshots echoing near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
A Secret Service agent, visibly armed, responds to the situation outside the White House in Washington, DC, after the occurrence of reported gunfire on May 23, 2026. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)
In response to the incident, the U.S. Secret Service instructed reporters to “get down” as they were quickly moved to the safety of the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room located in the West Wing.
Secret Service personnel were observed on the premises with their firearms drawn, prepared for any potential threat.
An armed Secret Service officer was spotted near the White House in Washington, DC, following reports of gunshots on May 23, 2026. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)
Hours before the alleged gunfire rang out, President Donald Trump announced the administration was close to finalizing a deal to end the war with Iran, noting he was in the White House Oval Office.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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