Gunfire Erupts Near White House, Journalists Evacuated

On May 23, gunfire was reported near the White House, prompting an emergency evacuation of journalists on site.

According to Yonhap and CNN, a Secret Service official stated that reports of gunfire were received from the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, and an investigation is underway.

CNN reported that journalists heard gunfire while they were on the North Lawn of the White House and were quickly directed to take shelter inside the briefing room.

One reporter noted that the sound of gunfire seemed to come from the direction of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building within the White House complex.

Following the incident, the Secret Service secured the White House briefing room and instructed reporters to evacuate.