White House Shooting: The horrific incident of firing near America’s White House spread panic in the entire area. After several gunshots were suddenly heard near the Presidential Complex, the journalists and staff present there had to run to safe places. During the incident, there was an atmosphere of chaos in the White House complex. Security agencies immediately came on alert mode and the entire area was surrounded.

Fear captured on camera during live reporting

A video of the incident has also surfaced, in which a female journalist is seen reporting from her phone. Then suddenly firing starts and she is seen controlling herself to avoid falling. ABC News journalist Selina Wang, while posting on the social media platform He wrote, “It felt as if dozens of bullets had been fired. We were immediately told to run towards the press briefing room, where we are now.”

I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now. pic.twitter.com/iqdQwh4soq

— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) May 23, 2026

Donald Trump was present in the Oval Office

This incident happened when US President Donald Trump was present in the Oval Office of the White House. It is being told that at that time he was discussing sensitive issues related to Iran. As soon as information about the firing was received, the American Secret Service came into action and journalists were instructed to vacate their reporting points.

Security agencies remained on high alert

The Secret Service asked all media personnel present on the North Lawn of the White House to immediately take shelter in the press briefing room. After this, heavily armed policemen surrounded many parts of the area. Counter-snipers were also deployed on high alert. A passerby was also injured in this firing. However, officials have not yet shared any official information regarding the seriousness of his injuries.

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This is how the whole incident started

According to the information, at around 6 pm a gunman reached near the West Side Gate of the White House. At approximately 6:10 p.m., the Secret Service spotted him walking suspiciously on 17th Street Northwest. After this he suddenly took out the weapon he had and started firing. According to reports, he had a handgun and fired several rounds near the White House.

Secret Service immediately retaliated

As soon as the attacker started firing, the American Secret Service immediately retaliated. It is being told that within a few seconds the security personnel killed the suspect. After the incident, the entire area has been sealed and investigation has been started.