What we know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

A shooting scare disrupted a high-profile media event in Washington, forcing the evacuation of Donald Trump and other senior officials.
Gunshots were heard during the annual dinner organized by the White House Correspondents’ Association at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Security teams quickly moved in, shielding attendees and escorting Trump, Melania Trump, and JD Vance to safety. No guests were injured.
Authorities said the suspect, reportedly armed with multiple weapons, was stopped before reaching the ballroom. A Secret Service officer was hit in protective gear but is expected to recover. The suspect is in custody and faces federal charges.
After the incident, Trump addressed the media, describing the attacker as a “lone wolf” and praising security forces for preventing casualties. The shooting has also raised questions about security procedures at large public events.
Credit : CGTN