Secret Service probes gunfire near Lafayette Park across from White House
Secret Service probes gunfire near Lafayette Park across from White House
Overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House prompts a Secret Service probe; no injuries or suspects reported.
The U.S. Secret Service says it is investigating overnight reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, which sits across the street from the White House. Authorities have not released details about the source of the shots and are reviewing evidence as part of the inquiry. President Trump was spending Easter weekend at the White House and did not comment on the incident as investigators work to determine what happened.
DC Police and U.S. Park Police are cooperating with Secret Service investigators, officials said, as they search the park and surrounding areas for clues. Officials reported that there were no injuries and no suspects were immediately identified, but cautioned that the investigation remains active.
The park has been fenced off for weeks due to renovations, which some officials said has not prevented investigators from examining the scene or accessing surveillance footage. Spokespeople emphasized that evidence collection and witness interviews are ongoing as authorities seek to piece together the timeline of events.
Little information has been released about possible gun types or the exact time of the shooting. Public safety officials stressed there is no stated ongoing threat to nearby residents or visitors while the investigation continues. The White House has not provided further comment on the incident at this time, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
As officials review leads, security around the presidency remains heightened in the capital, with authorities reiterating their commitment to rapid updates if new details emerge.
