The U.S. Secret Service launched an investigation Sunday into reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, directly across from the White House. Officers responded shortly after midnight to the 7-acre park north of the executive mansion, where construction cranes loomed amid ongoing renovations that have fenced off the area for weeks.

No injuries were reported, and a thorough search of the park and surrounding streets turned up no suspect or evidence of a threat. The agency coordinated with the U.S. Park Police and the Metropolitan Police Department. "Officers responded shortly after midnight on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Lafayette Park," the Secret Service stated in an online post. "No injuries were reported... A suspect was not located."

Authorities initially closed roads, including I Street NW between 15th and 17th Streets and 16th Street NW from K Street to H Street, to facilitate the search. Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi announced on X after 8 a.m. that the closures had been lifted. Officials described a heightened security posture around the White House but confirmed normal operations.

Investigators are seeking a possible vehicle and person of interest, urging the public to call D.C. police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411 with tips. There have been no arrests made, and the probe continued.

The incident occurred on Easter Sunday, with President Donald Trump in Washington hosting a family dinner at the White House. Lafayette Park, long a site for protests and gatherings, remains secured during renovations that include a new White House ballroom project visible in recent images.

Such reports near the White House complex prompt swift action due to the site's high security profile. The Secret Service routinely handles potential threats in the area, though details on the gunfire's origin remained unclear Sunday evening.