Secret Service investigating reports of gunfire at park across from White House

WorldPolitics
5 Apr 2026 • 11:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The U.S. Secret Service investigated reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, across from the White House, early Sunday morning.
  • No injuries were reported, and authorities did not find a suspect after searching the park and surrounding areas.
  • The incident occurred while President Trump was spending Easter weekend at the White House, which offered no immediate comment.
  • White House operations continued as normal, though security in the area was increased following the reports.
  • Lafayette Park, a historic seven-acre site directly north of the White House, has been undergoing renovations.

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