Secret Service reports shots fired near the White House
The U.S. Secret Service reported shots fired near the White House, prompting a brief lockdown. Law enforcement responded to the scene after multiple gunshots were heard around 6 p.m. The situation is still developing, with the FBI assisting the Secret Service.
- ▪The shots were reported near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- ▪Dozens of gunshots were heard, leading to a lockdown of the White House.
- ▪The lockdown was lifted shortly before 7 p.m. and the FBI is on the scene.
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BREAKING NEWSUpdated 4 minutes agoPolitics NewsPolitics NewsSecret Service reports shots fired near the White HouseThe U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Law enforcement vehicles near the White House after reports of gunfire on Saturday.Alex Brandon / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 23, 2026, 6:53 PM EDT / Updated May 23, 2026, 6:57 PM EDTBy Julie Tsirkin, Megan Shannon and Kyla GuilfoilWASHINGTON — The White House was briefly locked down on Saturday evening after dozens of gunshots were heard nearby.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The U.S.
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