Apparent gunshots heard near White House's North Lawn
Approximately 20 shots were heard near the North Lawn of White House just after 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Updated on: May 23, 2026 / 7:20 PM EDT / CBS News
Here's what we know about the shooting near the White House:
CBS News producer recounts hearing shots: "We ducked to the ground"
CBS News White House associate producer Emma Nicholson said in a social media post a CBS News crew was preparing to record for "CBS Weekend News" when they heard what sounded like multiple gunshots near the White House and "ducked to the ground."
Nicholson said they were then ushered into the White House "shortly after."
The lockdown at the White House has been lifted, and the press has been allowed back on the White House North Lawn.