An incident of gunfire exchange occurred at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening, May 23, 2026. Here's the chronology.

CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, triggering a lockdown and a rapid response from the US Secret Service.

Correspondents stationed near the White House said they heard what appeared to be repeated gunfire on Saturday, triggering an immediate security response around the grounds.

The FBI and Secret Service are on scene, says FBI chief Kash Patel.

The White House went into a lockdown Saturday evening after what sounded like gunshots were heard by members of the press corps on the North Lawn.