WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — Authorities are searching for a person of interest after reports of gunfire near the White House overnight.

The United States Secret Service said officers responded shortly after midnight on April 4 to reports of shots fired near Lafayette Park, just north of the White House.

A thorough search of the park and surrounding area did not track down a suspect, and no injuries have been reported.

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Officials said operations at the White House remain normal, but a heightened security posture is in effect.

Several roads were briefly shut down during the investigation, including:

H Street NW (15th to 17th Streets)I Street NW (15th to 17th Streets)16th Street NW (K Street south to H Street)

The Secret Service, working alongside the Metropolitan Police Department and United States Park Police, is actively searching for a possible vehicle and person of interest.

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