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SUN · 2026-04-05 · 12:51 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0405-53482
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Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

The Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, across from the White House, which occurred overnight on Sunday. A search of the park and surrounding area after midnight found no suspects, and no injuries were reported.

Associated PressThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-05 · 12:51 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
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The Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, across from the White House, which occurred overnight on Sunday. A search of the park and surrounding area after midnight found no suspects, and no injuries were reported. Donald Trump was at the White House at the time, and the White House had no immediate comment. While White House operations continued as normal, security in the area was increased. The Secret Service is collaborating with District of Columbia police and US Park Police in the investigation.

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Security in the area was increased.

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Donald Trump was spending the weekend at the White House.

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No suspect was found after a search.

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No injuries were reported.

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Secret Service investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park.

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The US Secret Service said on Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House.No injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and the surrounding area after midnight, the agency said in an online post.Donald Trump was spending the weekend at the White House, which had no immediate comment on the incident. White House operations remained as normal but security in the area was increased, according to the Secret Service.The park has been fenced off for weeks of renovations.The Secret Service said it was working with District of Columbia police and US Park Police.
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