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President Trump Evacuated After Gunfire Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner

TLDR

President Trump evacuated from Washington Hilton after gunfire at dinner.
Shooter apprehended; 31-year-old from Los Angeles had multiple weapons.
Suspect hospitalized under guard; Trump released CCTV, denied Iran link.

During the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly evacuated by Secret Service agents. The evacuation followed reports of loud, unidentified noises, which multiple international media outlets later described as gunfire. Attendees at the high-profile event reportedly dove under tables amidst widespread panic. The United States Secret Service confirmed that President Trump, the First Lady, and other protected officials were safe after the security scare. President Trump later stated on his social media platform that a suspected shooter had been apprehended by security forces.

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Update #3\u00b7 Apr 26 · 4:47 AM

New details have emerged regarding the apprehended shooter. The suspect is now identified as a 31-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, and is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital under police guard. Reports indicate the individual was carrying multiple weapons, including guns and several knives, into the hotel premises. President Trump, speaking after the evacuation, stated that based on current information, the incident is not believed to be tied to the war in Iran, though he acknowledged his actions towards Tehran *could* have made him a target, asserting he remains undeterred.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 26 · 3:46 AM

The shooter has been apprehended following the gunfire incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump confirmed the arrest, praising law enforcement, and announced the event will be rescheduled within 30 days. He also stated he would hold a press conference and released CCTV footage and a photo of the suspect on social media for transparency. The suspect is identified as a 30-year-old resident of California. Reports indicate 5 to 8 gunshots occurred near the venue's security screening area at the Washington Hilton Hotel, minutes before Trump's speech. President Trump, First Lady Melania, and cabinet members were safely evacuated.

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