The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, directly across from the White House. According to multiple sources, no injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and surrounding area conducted shortly after midnight.
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The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, directly across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspect was found after a search of the park and surrounding area conducted shortly after midnight.
- Gunfire heard near Lafayette Park just after midnight
- No injuries or suspects found during initial search
- Secret Service seeks possible vehicle and person of interest
- President Trump at White House over weekend; family Easter dinner planned
- Roads closed initially but have since reopened
The Secret Service stated that it is working with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Park Police to investigate the incident. President Trump was at the White House over the weekend, though no immediate comment was made regarding the incident. While White House operations remained normal, security in the area was increased.
The park has been fenced off for weeks due to renovations. The Secret Service is seeking a possible vehicle and a person of interest. Road closures near the park were initially in effect but have since been lifted, according to Chief of Communications for the Secret Service Anthony Guglielmi.
President Trump remained in Washington DC this weekend rather than flying to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he often spends his weekends. The White House did not respond to requests for comment regarding the incident.
The investigation remained active Sunday morning, with officials encouraging members of the public with information to contact D.C. Police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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