The $30 million security breach

An NBC reporter's calm reaction to a shooting outside the White House has left many criticizing her lack of urgency after gunfire broke out near a Secret Service checkpoint just outside the White House around 6pm Saturday .

According to reports, the White House was put on lockdown after a gunman, Nasire Best, 21, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents after exchanging fire with them.

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NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin, 28, was live on-air near the White House lawn when bullets rang out on Saturday night in Washington DC.

As the gunfire erupted , Tsirkin immediately donned a confused expression on her face as she turned toward the noise and back to the camera, asking: "What is that?"

A man then responded: "Sounds like fireworks," which prompted Tsirkin to take a step in the direction of the gunfire,which officials say came from a Secret Service checkpoint.

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According to the report,officials then started screaming: "Out! Out!" as the reporter immediately darted with others to the press briefing room.

The incident raises questions about the security measures in place at the White House and whether they were adequate to prevent such an incident.

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The incident also highlights the need for better communication between the Secret Service and the press corps, particularly in high-pressure situations like this one.

As the investigation into the incident continues, many are left wondering what could have been done to prevent the shooting and whether the Secret Service's response was adequate.

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The incident also raises questions about the motivations behind the shooting and whether there were any warning signs that were missed.

As the investigation continues, it is likely that more information will come to light about the incident and the role that the Secret Service and the press corps played in it.