Selina Wang

An ABC News correspondent captured viral video of gunfire near the White House as a gunman opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best, 21, was killed after exchanging fire with officers; President Trump was inside the White House but unharmed. Trump praised law enforcement's response and linked the incident to a previous White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on May 23, 2026, with a bystander also injured. Both were in critical condition, and law enforcement confirmed the incident occurred one block from the White House. Journalists reported hearing gunshots and social media posts detailed the chaos, while authorities linked the event to previous security threats, including an April 25 attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

A sustained volley of gunshots near the White House triggered a lockdown on Saturday, prompting the Secret Service to return fire. A civilian was shot and taken to the hospital, with White House correspondent Selina Wang capturing footage of the incident as she reported on US-Iran negotiations.

ABC News correspondent Selina Wang was mid-standup on the White House's North Lawn when multiple gunshots rang out, causing her to panic and dive to the ground. The incident occurred at the North Lawn's Pebble Beach and was captured on camera.

Gunshots were reported near the White House Saturday night, with reporters hearing multiple shots and being instructed by the Secret Service to take shelter. ABC reporter Selina Wang shared a video capturing the incident, and President Trump was present at the White House during the event.