An ABC News correspondent was seen diving for safety in the middle of a standup on the North Lawn of the White House when dozens of gunshots rang out Saturday night.
Veteran reporter Selina Wang — known for her cool head and for regularly traveling with the president — was filming a report from the building’s “Pebble Beach” area for reporters on her iPhone before ducking for cover, her eyes bulging in panic.
The chaos erupted near the fenced perimeter around 17th Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue as Secret Service took down a gunman who opened fire outside the facility’s gate.
ABC News correspondent Selina Wang was mid-standup on the North Lawn’s Pebble Beach when dozens of gunshots cracked.
Chaos erupted near the fenced perimeter around 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest as Secret Service locked down the iconic grounds. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Law enforcement agents stand behind yellow tape near the White House, after gunshots were heard nearby. REUTERS
Members of the press who were filming on the White House were told by Secret Service to gather on the north lawn and to run into the press briefing room. REUTERS
Secret Service agents observe the vicinity from the roof of the White House after shots were fired nearby. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
U.S. Secret Service Police investigate scene near the White House where dozens of shots were heard. AP Photo/Alex Brandon“I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots,” said Wang on X.
“It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now.”
