Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside
Law enforcement is investigating reports of gunshots fired near the White House while President Trump was present. Journalists were instructed to take shelter in the press briefing room as the situation unfolded. There have been no immediate reports of injuries, and authorities are working to confirm the details.
- ▪Shots were reported near the White House grounds.
- ▪Journalists were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room.
- ▪The Secret Service is aware of the situation and is corroborating information.
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Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said.Recommended Video Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room, where U.S. Secret Service officers prevented them from leaving. There were no immediate reports of any injuries. On X, Secret Service said it was “aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW” — one block from the White House — and was “working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground.” In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able.” President Donald Trump was inside…
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