The FBI and U.S. Secret Service are responding to reports of gunfire near the White House on the evening of Saturday, May 23, according to a statement posted to social media.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X that the FBI was assisting in the response and will provide further updates.
"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds - we will update the public as we’re able," according to the post.
CNN reporters on the scene said they heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House complex. CBS News reported approximately 20 shots were heard just after 6 p.m. EDT, with reporters saying the sounds appeared to come from the side of the White House complex containing the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
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