US EditionTrump safe after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner, suspect in custody
Authorities say the suspect was armed with a shotgun and other weapons, and the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was postponed.
- On Saturday, Secret Service agents evacuated President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard near the ballroom.
- This event marked Trump's first attendance as president, highlighting his contentious relationship with the press. The Washington Hilton ballroom also served as the site of the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
- Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed one suspect is in custody. Trump and all other protectees are safe with no immediate reports of injuries among attendees.
- White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang announced the event will be postponed and rescheduled within 30 days. Organizers are cooperating with law enforcement as they assess the incident.
- The FBI Washington field office is assisting in the ongoing investigation as authorities sweep the venue to assess security protocols. Reviews of screening procedures and access controls are expected to follow.
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