police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area.US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran.A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House and started shooting at officers, a law enforcement official said.The suspect was “down” and was transported to George Washington Hospital, according to the official. He did not specify the suspect’s condition or how he was brought down.The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person, the official said, adding that a “stay-away order” had been issued to the suspect previously.journalists working at the White House reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. US Secret Service officers kept them from leaving.
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SAT · 2026-05-23 · 22:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0524-78742
NSR-2026-0524-78742News Report·EN·National Security
Suspect ‘down’ after gunshots reported near White House
On Saturday evening, law enforcement and security forces responded to gunshots near the White House. A suspect approached a checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and began shooting at officers.
AgenciesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-23 · 22:43 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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On Saturday evening, law enforcement and security forces responded to gunshots near the White House. A suspect approached a checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and began shooting at officers. The suspect was subsequently "down" and transported to George Washington Hospital. A law enforcement official identified the individual as an emotionally disturbed person who had a previous "stay-away order." President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time, engaged in negotiations with Iran. Journalists at the White House reported hearing the shots and were instructed to shelter in the press briefing room by US Secret Service officers.
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Journalists at the White House reported hearing gunshots and were told to seek shelter.
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Police and security forces swarmed the White House after shots were fired in the area.
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The suspect was 'down' and transported to George Washington Hospital.
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A person approached a checkpoint near the White House and started shooting at officers.
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The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person who had a previous 'stay-away order'.
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