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US Secret Service investigates reports of shots near White House

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A member of the U.S. Secret Service watches holding his weapon after alleged gunfire was heard nearby, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
A member of the U.S. Secret Service watches holding his weapon after alleged gunfire was heard nearby, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Nathan Howard Reuters

The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it was aware of reports of shots fired in Washington, D.C., at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the White House and was working to corroborate those reports with personnel on the ground.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was on scene supporting the Secret Service.

(Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto)

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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM.

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