U.S. Secret Service deputy director speaks out after shooting near White House.
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 4, 2026
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A Secret Service officer shot a person on the National Mall at 15th Street and Independence Avenue this afternoon. Reporters at the White House were rushed inside.
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) May 4, 2026
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U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding. pic.twitter.com/LNUTL2F3gM
— U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications (@SecretSvcSpox) May 4, 2026
President Trump Participates in the White House Small Business Summit https://t.co/YpLfCiwyZn
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 4, 2026
VIDEO: White House on lockdown after reported shooting nearby
— Metropunch (@metropunch) May 4, 2026
Gunshots reported near the White House triggered an immediate lockdown, with the United States Secret Service tightening security across the complex.
The incident occurred near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, pic.twitter.com/LY9VCthWuN
Straight take: The White House was briefly placed on lockdown today after reports of shots fired nearby.
— JonathanFrye (@jonathan_f32966) May 4, 2026
Key insight: Secret Service locked down the complex and moved press inside for safety. President Trump was reported safe, and an “all clear” was issued shortly after.
Reality… pic.twitter.com/cskjtoiYUC
UPDATE: 1 person shot by law enforcement near the White House. Circumstances still unclear. pic.twitter.com/rdWhudrwFM
— BNO News (@BNONews) May 4, 2026