Originally Published: 23 MAY 26 18:15 ET

(CNN) — CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, triggering a lockdown and a rapid response from the US Secret Service.

A Secret Service official told CNN that the agency was investigating reports of shots fired at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, which is just outside the White House complex.

Members of the press corps on the North Lawn were rushed into the White House briefing room. Inside the White House, reporters were told to shelter in place as Secret Service agents shouted “get down” and warned of “shots fired.” One reporter said the sounds appeared to come from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building side of the White House complex.

Secret Service agents carrying rifles could be seen moving through the North Lawn area following the incident and blocking the White House press briefing room.

CNN has reached out to the White House for comment.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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