On Saturday evening, gunfire was reported in the vicinity of the White House. The director of the F.B.I., Kash Patel, confirmed this on social media, stating that the F.B.I. is on-site and assisting the Secret Service in responding to the situation.
Allison Robbert, a photographer working with The New York Times, noted that between 20 and 30 gunshots were heard from the north lawn. She mentioned that journalists, upon hearing the shots outside the press room, were quickly brought inside by Secret Service personnel for safety.
The circumstances leading to the gunfire remain unclear, as does the precise location of the incident. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the event.
As this is a developing story, updates will follow as more information becomes available.