Shots fired near the White House, Donald Trump was inside
2026-05-05 08:42:22
TiranaPost
A gunshot incident has raised the alarm around the White House, forcing authorities to immediately activate security protocols. For about 20 minutes, the presidential complex was placed in a controlled lockdown, while President Donald Trump was also inside.
According to official sources, United States Secret Service agents intervened by removing journalists from the outside areas and directing them towards the conference room, as a preventive measure.
Initial reports indicated that a person was shot by police near the Washington Monument, a few blocks from the presidential residence. This development is believed to have been the main reason for the immediate increase in security.
At this time, there is no detailed information on the condition of the person who was shot, while authorities continue their investigations to clarify the full circumstances of the incident.
