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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. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 6, 2026, 12:40 AM
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BBC NewsApr 6, 2026, 12:40 AM

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.

The GuardianApr 5, 2026, 12:51 PM

Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

No injuries reported and no suspect found after a search of park and surrounding area, agency says The US Secret Service said on Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House. No injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and the surrounding area after midnight, the agency said in an online post. Continue reading...

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