The White House North Lawn was evacuated by the US Secret Service following the sound of possible gunfire near the White House complex. Security measures were swiftly implemented, with reporters directed to the press briefing room and law enforcement flooding the surrounding streets. The incident, which led to a brief lockdown, occurred outside the White House grounds near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the involvement of federal agents in the response to the shooting. The suspect, who had fired at officers after removing a weapon from a bag, was subdued and taken to a hospital. The individual’s identity and condition have not been disclosed yet. Witnesses and media sources reported hearing multiple gunshots during the chaotic situation, with law enforcement securing the area after the incident.
The White House went into lockdown immediately post the shooting, as armed officers and emergency teams cordoned off the vicinity. President Donald Trump was reportedly inside the White House at the time, focusing on Iran-related negotiations. An investigation into the shooting has been initiated, with no immediate information available on injuries. Security agencies are monitoring the situation closely to ascertain the motive behind the attack.
