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Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out

Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out

Summary

During the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a gunman approached a security checkpoint near the event, leading to a fast security response and temporary sheltering of guests under tables. President Donald Trump and others were quickly protected and removed from the area while the situation was secured.

Key Facts

  • A gunman charged a security checkpoint outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held.
  • Guests, including President Trump, were instructed to get down for safety as armed agents rushed the area.
  • Reporters inside the room heard loud noises but initially did not know if the threat was ongoing.
  • President Trump was sitting at the head table when the incident occurred and was quickly moved to safety.
  • Members of the president’s Cabinet and other top officials were escorted out of the room by security.
  • The event took place one floor below ground level, limiting visibility of what was happening outside.
  • Security agents reacted quickly to secure the room and detain the suspect.
  • Several correspondents described their immediate reactions and experiences during the incident.
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