Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
May 23, 2026, 3:51 PM | Updated: May 24, 2026, 9:14 pm
A member of the Secret Service stops journalist from leaving the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room, where U.S. Secret Service officers prevented them from leaving.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries. The Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for information.
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able.”
President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time.
