According to the information, operations in the White House are not disrupted.Image: keystone
April 5, 2026, 11:35 a.mApril 5, 2026, 11:35 a.m
The US presidential security service is investigating suspected shootings near the White House. Shortly after midnight, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Lafayette Park area, the Secret Service wrote on Platform X. However, no suspect was found during a search of the public park opposite the president’s official residence.
According to the information, operations in the White House are not disrupted. There is an increased security level and roads have also been closed. Authorities are searching for a possible vehicle and a suspicious person, the Secret Service said. (sda/dpa)