Gunfire reported near the White House on Saturday night

Gunshots were reported near the White House on Saturday night, according to multiple reporters present at the scene. The incident occurred while President Trump was at the White House, following a previous assassination attempt during the White House Correspondents' Dinner four weeks earlier. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the gunfire and stated that the Secret Service was responding to the situation. The Secret Service indicated it was investigating reports of gunfire near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Fox News reported that a gunman fired multiple shots at one of the White House gates, prompting the Secret Service to return fire. CNN cited a law enforcement official stating that two individuals were shot in an encounter with the Secret Service. Local and national TV correspondents reported hearing multiple shots around 6:15 p.m. ET and were instructed by the Secret Service to take shelter. Video footage shared on social media captured the sound of numerous shots, with reporters taking cover. The lockdown at the White House was reportedly lifted around 6:50 p.m. ET.