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Apparent gunshots heard near White House's North Lawn

Approximately 20 shots were heard near the North Lawn of White House just after 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

Published May 23, 2026, 10:25 PM
Updated May 23, 2026, 10:35 PM3.4K
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Apparent gunshots heard near White House's North Lawn

What sounded like possible gunfire was heard near the North Lawn of the White House Saturday evening, multiple CBS News reporters said.

Approximately 20 shots were heard just after 6 p.m. Eastern Time. They appeared to be coming from the side of the White House complex containing the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the reporters said. 

U.S. Secret Service then ushered media members inside the White House. 

President Trump was at the White House as of 4 p.m., White House spokesperson Steven Cheung said earlier. 

This is a breaking story and will be updated. 

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