White House Lockdown After Gunshots Reported Nearby
On the evening of the incident, approximately 20 gunshots were reported near the White House complex around 6 PM ET, leading to a lockdown. The US Secret Service and FBI responded swiftly, with FBI Director Kash Patel confirming the agency's involvement.
The shots were heard near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, prompting Secret Service agents to carry rifles and secure the area. A spokesperson for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, acknowledged the reports and stated that personnel were on the ground to corroborate information.
Journalists in the vicinity were instructed to take cover as the situation unfolded. The origin of the shots remains unclear, and local police were also involved in the response.
Two individuals were reported wounded in the encounter with the Secret Service near the White House.
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