What we know about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Summary
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were reported at the event. One man was arrested, no one was seriously hurt, and the event will be rescheduled.Key Facts
- Gunshots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton hotel.
- President Trump and the First Lady were escorted out for safety by law enforcement.
- The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was apprehended by the Secret Service.
- Law enforcement found the man armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.
- One Secret Service officer was shot at but was protected by a bullet-proof vest and is doing well.
- President Trump shared photos and video of the suspect on Truth Social.
- The president praised the quick action of law enforcement and said the event would be postponed and later held bigger and better.
- Authorities are conducting searches linked to the suspect’s residence in California.
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