White House placed in lockdown, reporters duck as shots fired outside
The White House was placed on lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired outside, prompting reporters to take cover. President Donald Trump and senior officials were inside the building at the time, addressing a situation in Iran. The lockdown was eventually lifted, and the FBI is assisting the Secret Service with the incident.
- ▪The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon as gunshots rang out near the White House.
- ▪Reporters on the front lawn were forced to duck for cover during the shooting.
- ▪FBI director Kash Patel confirmed that the FBI was on the scene to support the Secret Service.
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