Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed on Saturday evening.
Incident Details
Journalists working near the White House reported hearing a series of gunshots and were instructed to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. U.S. Secret Service officers prevented them from leaving the area as a precautionary measure.
There were no immediate reports of injuries. In a statement on X, the Secret Service said it was "aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW" — just one block from the White House — and was "working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground."
Official Response
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media that officers were responding to the incident and pledged to "update the public as we're able." President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the incident and was reported safe.
The Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for information. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected.
