Washington: There was a stir outside the White House in Washington DC on Saturday evening when suddenly the sound of gunshots was heard. Within no time the unshortened zone was surrounded by security agencies and a large number of policemen and Secret Service teachers reached the spot. At that time US President Donald Trump was present inside the White House.
What happened outside the White House?
A man walked through a security checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, just steps from the White House. Looked like everyone else. He then took out a weapon from the bag and started firing at the Secret Service agents. People present nearby said that the sounds of bullets kept coming one without the other. Well-nigh 30 rounds were fired. Within a few minutes the unshortened zone was surrounded and roads were closed.
What happened to the attacker?
The teachers responded. The attacker was shot and taken to hospital, but did not survive. During this time a pedestrian was moreover injured. No touchable information has been received yet well-nigh his condition.
What did the journalist present at the spot see?
ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang was reporting near the White House ramified at the time. She shared a video on social media platform X, in which suddenly a loud sound of gunshots is heard.
It can be seen in the video that as soon as the firing starts, Wang gets scared and bends lanugo and tries to take a unscratched place. This video of her was viewed millions of times within a few hours.
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. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the printing rundown room where we are holding now. pic.twitter.com/iqdQwh4soq
— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) May 23, 2026What statement did the Secret Service give?
The US Secret Service said in its statement that equal to initial investigation, at virtually 6 pm, a person reached near the security checkpoint, took out a weapon from the bag and started firing. In response, officers moreover opened fire, killing the suspect.
The organ moreover confirmed that President Trump was present inside the White House at the time of the incident and was not harmed.
Has Trump faced attacks before?
Donald Trump has faced many security threats in the last few years. Recently in April, a specimen of so-called murder conspiracy came to light during a program organized in a hotel in Washington.
Apart from this, during the 2024 presidential referendum campaign, a bullet was fired at him in a rally. In that attack, the bullet had missed Trump's ear, without which the Secret Service sniper killed the attacker on the spot.
