Gunman Shot Dead by Secret Service Near White House
LIVE COVERAGE: The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after dozens of gunshots were fired. As many as 40 shots could be heard during live reports from journalists at the scene. Reporters were told by Secret Service agents to sprint into the White House Press Briefing Room. This page will be updated. Watch video below and click here to get my breaking news alerts delivered to your smartphone. Be aware social media is once again throttling conservative news and commentary. So, my free newsletter is the only way to work around the censorship.
Fox News: Gunman was Targeting White House
Fox News reports the gunman opened fire in the direction of the White House around 6 p.m. The Secret Service returned fire and reportedly took down the gunman. Fox also reports that a civilian was injured in the melee. The gunman never got inside the perimeter of the White House. He was shot dead by Secret Service agents.
Secret Service Confirms Incident
Secret Service confirmed in a statement the following: “
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.”
That’s the area where Pennsylvania Avenue becomes blocked off by security barricades near the press entrance and visitor’s entrance to the White House.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement posted on X that agents are on the scene and supporting Secret Service.