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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.

April 6, 2026 at 12:40 AM Original source
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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
BBC Newsvia rss

Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.

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Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House
Associated Pressvia ai

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found after a search of the area. White House operations remain normal, though security has been heightened. The Secret Service is coordinating with D.C. police and U.S. Park Police.

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Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
The Guardianvia ai

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found after a search of the area. White House operations remain normal, though security has been increased. The Secret Service is working with D.C. police and U.S. Park Police.

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Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House
Los Angeles Timesvia ai

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found after a search of the area. White House operations remain normal, though security has been increased. The Secret Service is coordinating with D.C. police and U.S. Park Police.

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US Secret Service investigates gunfire near White House
Anadolu Agencyvia ai

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, north of the White House in Washington, D.C. Officers responded to the area overnight Saturday, shortly after midnight. A thorough search of the park and surrounding area found no suspect, and no injuries were reported. The Secret Service is working with D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Park Police, seeking a possible vehicle and person of interest.

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The Washington Postvia ai

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire ... across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found after a search of the area. White House operations remain normal, though security has been increased. The Secret Service is coordinating with D.C. police and U.S. Park ... .

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Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
CBS Newsvia ai

The Secret Service is investigating overnight gunfire near the White House. Officers responded shortly after midnight to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Lafayette Park. No injuries were reported, and a search of the park and surrounding area was conducted. A suspect was not located. White House operations remain normal, though a heightened security posture is in place. The Secret Service is coordinating with U.S. Park Police and D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department.

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Secret Service investigates reports of gun ...
ABC Newsvia ai

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire ... across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found after a search of the area. White House operations remain normal, though security has been increased. The Secret Service is coordinating with D.C. police and U.S. Park ... .

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