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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