US Secret Service investigates reports of shots near White House
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The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it was aware of reports of shots fired in Washington, D.C., at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the White House and was working to corroborate those reports with personnel on the ground.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was on scene supporting the Secret Service.
(Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto)
A U.S. Secret Service agent walks holding his weapon after alleged gunshots were heard nearby, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Nathan Howard Reuters
A U.S. Secret Service agent runs after alleged gunshots were heard nearby, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Nathan Howard Reuters
Journalists look out of windows in the White House press briefing room after alleged gunshots were heard nearby in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Nathan Howard Reuters
A U.S. Secret Service agent stands guard holding his weapon after alleged gunshots were heard nearby, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Nathan Howard Reuters
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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
