Law enforcement is currently responding to shots fired near the White House, specifically around 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Journalists on-site reported hearing multiple gunshots and were instructed to take shelter in the press briefing room by U.S. Secret Service officers. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or details regarding the circumstances of the incident.
The Secret Service acknowledged the situation on social media, stating they are working to verify the reports. FBI Director Kash Patel also confirmed that officers are responding to the situation and promised updates as more information becomes available. This incident follows a recent assassination attempt on President Trump on April 25, where a suspect was charged with attempting to kill him.
Additionally, a separate shooting incident occurred on May 4, resulting in a suspect being shot by Secret Service officers and a teenage bystander being injured. The situation is still developing, and further updates are expected