FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Saturday evening that the bureau is investigating after reporters heard shots fired near the White House.
“FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds – we will update the public as we’re able,” Patel posted on X.
“The U.S. Secret Service is gathering information and will have more on this incident shortly,” the Secret Service told The Daily Signal in a statement Saturday.
Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists reported. President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time.
Selina Wang, senior White House correspondent for ABC News, was on the scene.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
