Secret Service Investigates Reports of Gunfire Near White House
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, adjacent to the White House, with no injuries reported and no suspects located.
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, located directly north of the White House, that occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday. Officers responded to the area but found no injuries and did not locate any suspects.
President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident, hosting a family Easter dinner. White House operations remained normal, though security measures were heightened.
Lafayette Park has been fenced off for renovations in recent weeks. The Secret Service is coordinating with the U.S. Park Police and Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department in the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are seeking information from the public and encourage anyone with details to contact D.C. Police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.