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US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House
Key takeaways
- There were no immediate reports of any injuries on Saturday night.
- In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers are responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able”.
- President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time.
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There were no immediate reports of any injuries on Saturday night.
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers are responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able”.
President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time. Police cordoned off access to the White House and National Guard troops blocked reporters from entering the area in downtown Washington.
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