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Secret Service Probes Overnight Gunfire Near White House With No Injuries Reported

Investigators are focused on finding a possible vehicle linked to a person of interest.

Overview

  • The Secret Service, which responded early Sunday after reports of shots near Lafayette Park, said searches found no injuries and no suspect.
  • The agency is pursuing leads on a possible vehicle tied to a person of interest while working with D.C.'s Metropolitan Police and the U.S. Park Police.
  • Several streets north of the White House were briefly closed, including parts of H Street NW, I Street NW, and 16th Street NW, before reopening by morning.
  • White House operations continued as normal with President Trump in Washington for Easter.
  • Officials urged anyone with information or video to contact D.C. Police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.