A gunman reportedly opened fire outside the White House Saturday evening, getting off about three shots before he was taken down by a barrage from the Secret Service, sources said.
The gunman, who is known to the Secret Service, fired at a checkpoint at about 6:10 p.m. after being seen pacing in a strange manner up 17th St. Northwest, sources told The Post. He used a revolver and only got off a few shots before he was neutralized in a hail of bullets from federal officers, sources told The Post.
A least one bystander were hit in the fusillade and another person was also injured, the sources said. The shooter’s condition wasn’t clear.
Dozens of gunshots were heard outside the White House on Saturday. REUTERS
The gunman fired near Gate 17 on the building’s West Side shortly before 6:30 pm. and was soon neutralized by US Secret Service. REUTERS
Secret Service agents observe the vicinity from the roof of the White House after shots were fired nearby. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
A civilian who was near by was apparently hit in the fusillade, Fox News reported. AFP via Getty Images
After the sound of numerous shots rang out, members of the press who were filming on the White House grounds were seen diving for cover and were told by Secret Service to gather on the north lawn and to run into the press briefing room.
“FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds – we will update the public as we’re able,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X.
The gunman, who sources said was black make, was taken down by members of the Secret Service Uniformed Division.
“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,” said Selina Wang, a senior ABC White House correspondent.
Fox news reported the gunman was a male and that he fired a pistol. REUTERS
After the sound of numerous shots rang out, members of the press who were filming on the White House grounds were seen diving for cover and were told by Secret Service to gather on the north lawn and to run into the press briefing room. REUTERS
The lock down was later lifted at about 6:45 p.m. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
“It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now.”
CNN reported that the lock down was later lifted at about 6:45 p.m.
Evidence markers are seen on the scene after police responded to reports of shots fired near the White House. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
U.S. Secret Service Police investigate scene near the White House where dozens of shots were heard. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Law enforcement agents stand behind yellow tape near the White House, after gunshots were heard nearby. REUTERS
The apparent shots rang out a little less than two hours after President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was in the Oval Office working on a peace deal with Iran.
It also comes about a month after a lone gunman opened fired a the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, where Trump was in attendance.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
