Secret Service investigates gunfire near White House, no injuries reported

The U.S. Secret Service launched an investigation after reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, which sits across the street from the White House, early Sunday morning.

Police responded to the area shortly after midnight and conducted a thorough search of Lafayette Park and surrounding blocks. No injuries were reported and authorities did not locate a suspect, the Secret Service said.

Lafayette Park is a seven-acre public park that sits directly north of the White House. The area is popular with tourists and has been the site of numerous protests and demonstrations over the years.

The Secret Service did not release details about what type of gunfire was reported or how many shots may have been fired. The agency routinely investigates any potential security threats in the area around the White House.

Details about the incident remain limited as the investigation continues.