Gunfire reported near the White House

WASHINGTON (Web Desk) — Selina Wang, senior White House correspondent for ABC News, reports hearing shots fired while at the White House.

White House North Lawn evacuated after alleged gunshot sounds, Secret Service clears area

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. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now. pic.twitter.com/iqdQwh4soq

— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) May 23, 2026

She writes on X that she was "in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding

FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds - we will update the public as we’re able

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) May 23, 2026

now."

We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

— U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications (@SecretSvcSpox) May 23, 2026

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