BREAKING: Dozens of Gunshots Fired Near White House

May 23, 2026

LIVE COVERAGE: The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots. 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. There’s no word just yet from Secret Service on what happened. 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.

ABC News Films Moment Gunfire Broke Out

I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now. pic.twitter.com/iqdQwh4soq
— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) May 23, 2026

CNN: Gunfire May Have Been Near Old Executive Office Building

🔥🚨 JUST IN: CNN reporters say there were "DOZENS" of gunshots heard near the White House

"Secret Service is currently securing the area."

"This happens about a month after the White House Correspondence Dinner."

It is unclear exactly what has occurred. pic.twitter.com/wuatvhb2P9
— The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) May 23, 2026

We're on lockdown
President Trump is at the White House pic.twitter.com/4D7HFdCa02
— Chris Flanagan (@ChrisFlanaganTV) May 23, 2026

Tons (20-30) of shots were heard outside the White House grounds.

We ran from our liveshot locations into the briefing room. USSS agents are outside the door and are on the north lawn. pic.twitter.com/DNtTCKsGaH
— aaron navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) May 23, 2026

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