UMVA has learned that a sudden and intense burst of gunfire erupted near the White House on Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through the area.
The sound of approximately 20-30 gunshots was heard shortly after President had "largely negotiated" a deal with Iran, leaving many in the vicinity stunned and scrambling for safety.
Chaos erupted as Secret Service agents rushed to secure the area, ordering those gathered on the north lawn, including pool reporters, to sprint inside the press briefing room for their own protection.
One eyewitness, a White House Correspondent, was in the middle of taping a social media video on her iPhone when the shots rang out, forcing her to duck down and seek cover amid the hail of gunfire.
The correspondent described the scene as terrifying, with the sound of dozens of gunshots echoing through the air, and revealed that she was among those hastily ushered into the press briefing room, where they waited for further instructions.
Another reporter, who witnessed the events unfold, corroborated the account, stating that he heard around 30 shots fired and was swiftly rushed into the press briefing room by Secret Service agents.
The sudden and dramatic turn of events has left many reeling, with the situation still unfolding and details emerging.
