In brief
Early Sunday morning, the US Secret Service responded to reports of gunfire near the White House. Authorities searched Lafayette Park, with no suspects located and operations at the White House proceeding normally. President Trump remained in the capital for the weekend. Investigations continue.
The US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC's Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT) and conducted a search of the park, just north of the president's residence, the agency said. No suspect was located and no injuries were reported, the Secret Service stated. The agency and its partners are looking for a potential vehicle and person of interest. President Donald Trump was in Washington DC this weekend. The Secret Service confirmed that operations at the White House remain normal but mentioned that a heightened security posture is in place.The investigation led to the closure of some roads in the area, but they have since reopened, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. A representative for the Secret Service confirmed to BBC that the investigation continues.President Trump opted to stay in the capital rather than fly to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he frequently spends his weekends. White House communications director Steven Cheung noted on Saturday that Trump has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office this Easter weekend. Trump is scheduled to host a family Easter dinner at the White House on Sunday, according to CBS News. The White House did not respond to requests for comment.
