Gunfire Erupts Near White House, Journalists Evacuated

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

According to Yonhap News and CNN, shots were heard around 6 p.m. local time in the vicinity of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.

CNN reported that journalists, who were on the north lawn of the White House at the time, quickly took shelter inside the briefing room.

One reporter noted that the gunfire seemed to originate near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building within the White House complex.

The Secret Service subsequently secured the White House briefing room and instructed reporters to evacuate. The White House was temporarily closed as a precaution.

At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was present at the White House, but he was reported to be unharmed.

One civilian was transported to a nearby hospital after being shot, but their condition remains unconfirmed.