Washington, April 5 (IANS) U.S. Secret Service officers responded to reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park early on Sunday, triggering a security response near the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspect was immediately found. The United States Secret Service said officers were dispatched shortly after midnight following reports of shots fired in the vicinity of Lafayette Park, located just north of the White House.“A thorough search of the park and the surrounding area was con…
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Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it has moved to an enhanced security posture around protected locations amid the escalating situation involving Iran, warning the public to expect a heightened federal presence in certain areas. In a statement, the agency said it is “actively monitoring the situation in Iran and remains in close coordination with our federal and local partners.”The Secret Service said its “protective model is designed to be adaptable …
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) A 21-year-old North Carolina man carrying a shotgun and a fuel can was shot and killed by US Secret Service agents after breaching the security perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to US media reports.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that it is “dedicating all necessary resources” to the probe.The man was identified as Austin Tucker Martin of Cameron, North Carolina.According to Fox News, the incident occurred…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) A man was shot dead by US Secret Service agents and local police early Sunday morning after an unauthorised entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago, an estate in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by President Donald Trump.”On February 22, around 1:30 a.m., a male in his early 20s was shot by US Secret Service agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) following an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago,” the Secret Service …
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance Monday said his family was not at home when an intruder attempted to break into his Ohio residence, thanking the US Secret Service and Cincinnati police for a swift response, as local authorities charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident. “I appreciate everyone’s well wishes about the attack at our home,” Vance wrote on social media on Monday morning. “As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering t…
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday made a low-key visit to a Florida stone supplier as part of preparations for a new White House ballroom, with officials confirming he is personally purchasing materials for the project. “President Trump is purchasing marble and onyx, at his own expense, for the White House Ballroom,” a White House official said.The presidential motorcade arrived at a shopping centre in Lake Worth, Florida, at 9:46 a.m., according to pool reports. Repo…