White House on Lockdown After Gunfire
Gunfire erupted near the White House on Saturday evening, forcing journalists and staff to seek shelter in the press briefing room as security protocols were activated.
Multiple rounds of gunfire rang out in the vicinity of the White House on Saturday evening, forcing journalists and other individuals present at the compound to seek shelter as security protocols were activated, according to New York Post reporting.
The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m., when U.S. Secret Service personnel instructed members of the press corps to evacuate the north lawn immediately and proceed to the press briefing room for safety.
Selina Wang, a senior White House correspondent for ABC News, was among those present during the incident. “It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room,” Wang recounted, noting that she had been recording content on the north lawn when the shots began.
The exact source and nature of the gunfire remain unclear at this time. Authorities have not yet released formal statements regarding the incident or whether the lockdown measures have been lifted.
This situation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to emerge as the investigation develops.
With information from New York Post
