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US President Donald Trump was safely evacuated after a dramatic security scare disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., late Saturday, where a suspected shooter was quickly detained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The high-profile annual event, attended by journalists, politicians, and celebrities, descended into chaos when loud, gunshot-like sounds echoed through the venue. Within moments, panic spread across the packed ballroom as guests ducked for cover, with some diving under tables while others froze in shock.
President Donald Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., during a security scare involving loud sounds; the FBI apprehended a suspect, and officials confirmed no ongoing threat.
Agents from the United States Secret Service moved swiftly to secure the President, forming a protective shield around Trump and escorting him out of the hall. Witnesses described a tense scene as security personnel in tactical gear flooded the room, ordering attendees to stay low and remain calm.
Following reports of shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, reports say that the U.S. Secret Service now has a suspect in custody. Footage here shows the moment the purported shots were fired.
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Authorities later confirmed that a suspect linked to the incident had been apprehended by the FBI, bringing the situation under control within a short span.
According to the United States federal agencies, the 31-year-old gunman will be charged with two counts of “using a firearm during a crime of violence” and for “assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.” The suspect made it past the outermost layer of security at the event at which President Donald Trump was scheduled to speak because he was a guest of the hotel.
Trump, who was attending the dinner as the chief guest, was reported to be unharmed and in secure condition following the evacuation. In a brief statement, he praised the swift coordination between federal agencies, highlighting the “quick and professional” response that ensured the safety of everyone present.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over security at major public events in the U.S. capital, particularly those involving high-ranking officials. Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement agencies work to piece together the sequence of events that led to the scare.
Despite the disruption, officials emphasized that the rapid response prevented a potentially far more serious situation, ensuring that the President and hundreds of attendees remained safe.
