Media agencies on location at the White House report hearing numerous gunshots near the North Lawn.
Just hours after news emerged of a possible peace deal with Iran, gunfire rang out near the White House on Saturday evening (May 23). Those on site said that the incident prompted a lockdown and a “rapid response” from the U.S. Secret Service.
An official told CNN that they were investigating shots fired just outside of the White House complex, but another reporter said that the sounds seemed to come from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building area of the White House complex.
Press corps members who were gathered on the North Lawn were rushed into the White House and told to shelter in place.
ABC News reporter Selina Wang was recording a video on her phone when gunshots rang out. She is seen taking cover before being told to seek shelter in the press briefing room.
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