In brief
Early Sunday morning, reports surfaced regarding gunfire near the White House, leading the Secret Service to conduct an extensive search in Lafayette Park and surrounding areas. No suspects or injuries were reported, and operations at the White House continue normally despite heightened security. Investigations are ongoing.
The US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC's Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT). A search was conducted in the park, located just north of the president's residence, and in the surrounding area.No suspect was found and no injuries were reported, according to the Secret Service, which is now pursuing leads on a possible vehicle and person of interest. President Donald Trump was present in Washington DC at the time, and the Secret Service has assured that operations at the White House remain normal with a heightened security posture in place.Some roads in the area were closed during the investigation but have since reopened, as confirmed by Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi on social media platform X. Additionally, a representative from the agency stated that the investigation continues.This weekend, rather than flying to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, President Trump has been working at the White House and is expected to host a family Easter dinner there, according to CBS News. The White House has not responded to requests for further comments.
