Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The US Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, located across from the White House, with no injuries or suspects identified.
- A search conducted after midnight of the park and surrounding areas yielded no findings, and the park has been closed for renovations for several weeks.
- Former President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident, though the White House issued no immediate comment.
- Security measures around the White House were heightened, but operations continued as normal.
- The Secret Service is collaborating with the District of Columbia police and US Park Police on the investigation.
