The US Secret Service launched an investigation early Sunday after reports of gunfire were heard in the vicinity of the White House. Officers responded to the area around Lafayette Park, located just north of the presidential residence, shortly after midnight.
Following the reports, agents conducted an extensive search of the park and the surrounding streets. According to agency officials, no suspects were located during the sweep, and there have been no reports of injuries.
Heightened security measures
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi confirmed that while operations at the White House remain normal, the agency has implemented a "heightened security posture." Some roads in the immediate area were closed temporarily to facilitate the investigation but have since reopened.
Investigators are currently working to identify a person of interest and locate a vehicle potentially connected to the incident. A representative for the Secret Service confirmed Sunday evening that the investigation remains ongoing.
President Donald Trump was in Washington, D.C., throughout the weekend. White House communications director Steven Cheung noted in a post on X that the president had been working from the White House and the Oval Office over the holiday weekend.
Although the president frequently travels to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, he opted to remain in the capital this weekend. He is scheduled to host a family Easter dinner at the White House on Sunday, according to reports from CBS News.
The White House has not issued a formal statement regarding the incident. The Secret Service continues to coordinate with local partners to process evidence and track leads.
