Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside

On Saturday, law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired near the White House while President Donald Trump was inside the building. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the incident, and Secret Service officers prevented journalists from leaving the press briefing room as a precaution. No injuries were immediately reported, and authorities worked to corroborate details from the scene.

Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room, where U.S. Secret Service officers prevented them from leaving. There were no immediate reports of any injuries. On X, Secret Service said it was “aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW” — one block from the White House — and was “working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground.” In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able.” President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time. The Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for information.