In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Summary
Gunfire broke out inside a Washington DC hotel ballroom during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, causing panic among guests. President Donald Trump was quickly escorted away by security while the suspect was arrested and is facing charges.Key Facts
- Gunfire was heard at the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Guests, including politicians, diplomats, and journalists, hid under tables for safety.
- The suspect is Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California.
- One U.S. security agent was injured and treated in hospital.
- President Donald Trump was rushed from the event by Secret Service agents.
- The suspect was arrested on site, handcuffed, and will be formally charged in court.
- Trump later addressed the press at the White House while still wearing his tuxedo.
- The shooting caused confusion and trauma, including for Melania Trump.
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