Two wounded in shooting near White House, suspect among injured
Two people, including a possible suspect, were wounded in a shooting near the White House on Saturday evening, according to law enforcement sources cited by
Two people, including a possible suspect, were wounded in a shooting near the White House on Saturday evening, according to law enforcement sources cited by CBS News. The shooting occurred near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, with sources saying between 15 and 30 shots were fired during the incident. Sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News that a suspect opened fire on a security booth staffed by US Secret Service officers, prompting agents to return fire. The suspect and a bystander were reportedly injured, while no Secret Service personnel were hurt. Read Full Story Several CBS News reporters on the White House North Lawn said they heard sounds resembling gunfire around 6 p.m. ET before Secret Service agents rushed journalists indoors as part of a temporary lockdown.
CBS News White House associate producer Emma Nicholson said in a social media post that a CBS News crew was preparing to film for “CBS Weekend News” when they heard what appeared to be multiple gunshots near the White House and immediately took cover. She said Secret Service personnel escorted the crew into the White House shortly afterwards. We are in lockdown at the White House after at least 20 continuous shots were fired in the area. We were just preparing to record the @CBSEveningNews when shots rang out and we ducked to the ground. Secret Service directed us to move into the White House shortly after.— Emma Nicholson (@emmacnicholson) May 23, 2026 The White House lockdown was lifted shortly before 7 p.m. US President Donald Trump had been at the White House earlier in the afternoon, according to spokesperson Steven Cheung, though it was not immediately clear whether he remained there when the shooting took place.
According to the US Secret Service, the incident took place near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, just outside the White House perimeter. Officials said they were investigating reports of gunfire and working to verify details with personnel deployed on the ground. Fox News reported that the suspect fired three shots toward the White House after pulling out a pistol. Secret Service agents then returned fire, bringing the suspect down. A civilian was also reportedly caught in the crossfire during the incident. A US law enforcement official said the suspect was taken to hospital following the shooting. Authorities added that the scene had been secured and no law enforcement personnel were injured. The incident prompted heightened security measures across the White House complex.
Armed Secret Service agents were seen moving across the North Lawn, while reporters were instructed to “sprint” into the White House press briefing room for shelter. The North Lawn was later cleared as part of the operation. Secret Service sniper teams were also deployed on the roof of the White House following the security scare. Kash Patel said the FBI was assisting the Secret Service at the scene. Ends
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