Washington: The White House was placed into lockdown as “dozens” of gunshots rang out near the premises, forcing reporters on the front lawn to duck for cover and the Secret Service to secure the property.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon (Washington time) as President Donald Trump and other senior officials were inside the building dealing with the unfolding situation in Iran.
The lockdown was later lifted. FBI director Kash Patel said the FBI was on the scene supporting the Secret Service and would provide updates later.
Dramatic video showed ABC News America reporter Selina Wang ducking for cover on the North Lawn of the White House as several loud bangs rang out while she was on air.
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Michael Koziol is the North America correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. He is a former Sydney editor, Sun-Herald deputy editor and a federal political reporter in Canberra.Connect via X or email.
