Breaking News: Shots Fired Near White House
Published On: 23 May 2026
US law enforcement agencies are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House. There are currently no reports of injuries.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in a social media post that officers are on the scene and will provide updates as they become available.
At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was inside the White House.
Al Jazeera reporter Kimberly Halkett, reporting from Washington, DC, noted that more than 30 shots were heard from the White House north lawn.
The area around the White House is now surrounded by multiple emergency vehicles and agencies. The White House has not yet confirmed the president’s condition or provided further details about the incident.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
