US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

The United States Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning.

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According to the agency, officers responded shortly after midnight local time to reports of shots fired in the area around Lafayette Park, located just north of the presidential residence. Security personnel searched the park and nearby streets following the reports.

Incident reported near Lafayette Park

Officials said no suspect had been located and no injuries were reported during the incident.

Authorities are continuing to examine the situation and are looking for a possible vehicle and a person of interest connected to the gunfire.

Security measures around the White House

Despite the incident, the Secret Service said operations at the White House continued as normal, though security measures in the area were increased.

“Operations at the White House remain normal, but a heightened security posture is in place,” the agency said.

Some roads around the complex were temporarily closed during the investigation but have since reopened.

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a post on X that officers had completed their search of the area. However, officials confirmed later that the investigation remains ongoing.

President remains in Washington

Donald Trump was in Washington over the weekend when the incident occurred.

The president often spends weekends at his Florida property, Mar-a-Lago, but remained at the White House for the Easter holiday.

In a message posted on X on Saturday, White House communications director Steven Cheung said Trump had been working throughout the weekend.

“[The president] has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office,” Cheung wrote.

Easter events at the White House

Trump was also scheduled to host a family Easter dinner at the White House on Sunday, according to CBS News.

The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the reported gunfire.

Officials said investigators are continuing to gather information as they search for those involved in the incident near the presidential complex.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 6 April 2026