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The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the White House, according to a statement issued Sunday by the agency responsible for presidential protection.
Anthony Guglielmi, the agency’s chief of communications, said officers responded shortly after midnight to reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House.
Security teams conducted extensive searches in the area as part of ongoing investigations.
Authorities confirmed that no suspect has been identified or apprehended so far.
Search operations are continuing under heightened security measures in the vicinity.
The incident comes amid increased vigilance to ensure the safety of the presidential site and nearby areas.