White House locked down after reported gunfire near checkpoint
Police and security forces locked down the White House on Saturday evening after shots were reported in the area near a checkpoint. A US law enforcement official said a suspect approached the checkpoint and fired at officers. The suspect was later taken to hospital, and no law enforcement personnel were injured.Journalists inside the White House complex reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to shelter in the press briefing room. Security officers prevented them from leaving while the response unfolded. The incident took place while President Donald Trump was at the White House.The reported shooting prompted an immediate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Reports of shots fired near White House prompt police and FBI response in Washington
Police and security forces responded on Thursday evening after reports of shots fired near the White House in Washington, DC. The incident was reported near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, close to the White House grounds. President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time, according to the supplied report.FBI Director Kash Patel said FBI agents were on scene and supporting Secret Service members in response to the reports. He said he would update the public "as we're able". The US Secret Service said it was aware of the reports and that the location was near the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
