Secret Service Investigates Gunfire Near White House

Secret Service Investigates Gunfire Near White House

Shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 5, 2026, the U.S.

Secret Service investigated reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, located just north of the White House.

locationLafayette Park
locationWhite House

President Donald Trump was inside the White House for the holiday weekend at the time, but normal operations continued without interruption.

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The Secret Service is currently working with the Metropolitan Police and U.S.

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Park Police to identify a person of interest and a vehicle linked to the incident.

The investigation remains active, and authorities have confirmed there is no immediate threat to the White House complex.

locationWhite House

Updates on the situation have been coordinated by the Secret Service through Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi.

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When did the reported gunfire occur?

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Shortly after midnight on Sunday

What was the status of the President during the incident?

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He was inside the White House

What is the current state of the investigation?

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The investigation remains active

Did the incident result in any injuries?

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No, there were no injuries reported

Which agency is leading the investigation?

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The U.S. Secret Service

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