It is currently unclear where the gunshots have originated from and what the security incident is in relation to
The White House [file image](Image: Getty)
Secret Service personnel have launched an urgent response after multiple gunshots were reportedly heard near the White House.
According to one journalist, ‘approximately 20-30’ shots rang out in Washington before Secret Service agents swiftly moved reporters indoors.
Julie Trskin, a correspondent for NBC News, posted on X: “GUNSHOTS heard outside of the White House Approximately 20-30 Secret service told those of us gathered on the north lawn to run inside the press briefing room.”
FOX News’ Chad Pergram reports that Secret Service has taken down the shooter.
The journalist subsequently shared an image of an armed officer stationed outside the entrance, writing: “Outside the press briefing doors right now…USSS officers, gun drawn, told us to run inside. White House now on lockdown.”
Images circulating on social media appear to show snipers positioned on the building’s rooftop, with another armed officer walking across the White House lawn.
The incident follows President Donald Trump’s announcement on Saturday that an agreement with Iran regarding the conflict, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” following discussions with Israel and other regional allies.
“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump posted on social media, without providing further specifics. He revealed he had held conversations with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, as well as a separate discussion with Israel.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or information about the circumstances.
On X, the Secret Service said it was “aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW” — one block from the White House — and was “working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground.” It said it will have an update shortly.
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.
