Gunfire was reported near the White House on Saturday evening, raising concerns in the nation’s capital. The director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed via social media that the agency is actively involved in supporting the Secret Service as they respond to the incident.
A witness, Allison Robbert, a photographer for The New York Times, recounted hearing between 20 to 30 gunshots from the vicinity of the north lawn. Journalists, stationed outside the press room, were quickly brought inside by Secret Service agents for safety.
The circumstances leading up to the gunfire remain unclear, and details about its exact location are still emerging. The situation is under investigation, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
Christopher Mele, a breaking news editor for The New York Times, is covering this developing story.
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