politics

May 5, 2026

White House put on lockdown during Trump business event after shooting nearby

The White House was reportedly put on lockdown during a business event attended by President Trump after reports of shots fired nearby

White House put on lockdown during Trump business event after shooting nearby

TL;DR

  • The White House was placed on lockdown during a business event attended by President Donald Trump.
  • Gunfire was reported nearby, prompting the lockdown.
  • The Secret Service confirmed that law enforcement shot an armed individual following a confrontation.
  • The condition of the individual shot is currently unknown.
  • Journalists attending the event were directed to the press room.
  • The emergency situation was resolved within approximately 20 minutes.
  • This incident follows a recent alleged assassination attempt on President Trump.

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