Suspected gunman was likely targeting White House officials at press dinner, acting attorney general says
Summary
A man tried to break into a ballroom at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, where President Donald Trump and other officials were present. The gunman was stopped and arrested, with authorities saying he was likely targeting Trump administration members and that a federal agent was injured but survived.Key Facts
- The gunman attempted to enter the ballroom during the White House press dinner in Washington, DC.
- President Donald Trump was on stage and was quickly taken to safety by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard.
- The suspect traveled from California to Washington, DC, and stayed at the hotel hosting the event.
- A federal agent was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest and was released from the hospital.
- The suspect is charged with assaulting a federal officer, discharging a firearm, and attempted murder of a federal officer.
- The gunman is not believed to be cooperating with investigators.
- The suspect is expected to appear in federal court in Washington on Monday.
- Other members of the Trump administration, like JD Vance, were also evacuated safely.
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