White House on lockdown after dozens of shots fired –Gunman opens fire outside White House, neutralized by Secret Service | 23 May 2026 | Updated: 19:30 EDT] A gunman reportedly opened fire outside the White House Saturday evening, getting off about three shots before he was taken down by a barrage from the Secret Service, sources said. The gunman fired near Gate 17 on the building’s West Side shortly before 6:30 pm. after being seen pacing in a strange manner up 17th St. Northwest before he pulled out a revolver, fired in the direction of North Park was neutralized by federal officers, sources told The Post. At least one bystander was hit in the fusillade and another person was also injured, the sources said. The shooter’s condition wasn’t clear. After the sound of numerous shots rang out, members of the press who were filming on the White House grounds were seen diving for cover and were told by Secret Service to gather on the north lawn and to run into the press briefing room.