The White House was put on lockdown amid reports of gunfire nearby on Monday afternoon.
Reporters were ushered into the press briefing room.
Journalists were brought into the briefing room at the White House after reports of gunfire heard in streets surrounding the White House.pic.twitter.com/RJcFo8BvEv
— Hiba Nasr (@HibaNasr)May 4, 2026
Newsmax host James said shots were fired at 15th and Independence.
BREAKING; Gunshots fired near the@WhiteHousecomplex, at 15th and Independence.@SecretServicelocking down press office and other locations.
— James Rosen (@JamesRosenTV)May 4, 2026
Some White House reporters were confused as the Secret Service evacuated them from the North Lawn.
U.S. Secret Service just evacuated us from our camera position at the White House north lawn. We’re now gathering in the briefing room. No indication as to what’s going onpic.twitter.com/G49ZVayIHx
— Megan Cassella (@mmcassella)May 4, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit
