How the White House Correspondents' Dinner and response unfolded
Summary
During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, a man armed with two guns and knives tried to pass a Secret Service checkpoint. Law enforcement stopped the man before he could reach President Trump and the 2,600 guests inside. A Secret Service officer was hit by a bullet but protected by a vest, and the event was quickly locked down.Key Facts
- The incident happened at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
- A man with two firearms and knives ran through a Secret Service metal detector.
- About 2,600 guests, including President Trump and Vice President Vance, were inside the ballroom.
- The man was stopped by law enforcement before reaching the main event area.
- A Secret Service officer was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest and was not seriously injured.
- Gunshots were heard and smelled by guests, especially those near the back of the room.
- Security quickly responded, escorting President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Vance, and others to safety.
- The attacker was pursued and stopped by Secret Service and other officers outside the ballroom.
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