White House lockdown after ‘up to 30 gunshots’ heard outside as Secret Service acts

A reporter said that ‘approximately 20-30’ shots were heard outside the White House in Washington D.C. before Secret Service officials rushed to take reporters inside

Secret Service officials have been put on high alert following the sound of multiple gunshots outside the White House.

A reporter has claimed that ‘approximately 20-30’ shots were heard in Washington, prompting Secret Service officials to swiftly usher reporters indoors.

Julie Trskin, a journalist for NBC News, posted on X: “GUNSHOTS heard outside of the White House Approximately 20-30 Secret service told those of us gathered on the north lawn to run inside the press briefing room.”

The source of the gunshots is currently unknown.

The reporter then shared an image of an armed officer stationed outside the door, stating: “Outside the press briefing doors right now…USSS officers, gun drawn, told us to run inside. White House now on lockdown.”

Images circulating on social media seem to show snipers positioned on the building’s roof, with another armed officer seen marching across the White House lawn.

This incident follows President Donald Trump’s announcement on Saturday that a deal with Iran regarding the war, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after discussions with Israel and other regional allies.

“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump declared on social media, without providing further details. He stated he had spoken with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, as well as separately with Israel.