Journalists stationed near the White House reported hearing what sounded like 20 to 30 rounds of gunfire on Saturday evening, prompting immediate security measures around the presidential complex.
Security Response
Network staffers said they were moved to secure locations inside the White House as the situation unfolded, while NBC sought comment from the US Secret Service. Television footage from the scene showed heavily armed Secret Service personnel positioned on the White House North Lawn carrying rifles.
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