Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed
Summary
A gunman armed with guns and knives charged toward the ballroom at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump, who was unharmed as Secret Service agents intervened. The attacker was arrested, and the event was canceled.
Key Points
- A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, charging toward the ballroom.
- President Donald Trump was unharmed and quickly escorted to safety after the shooting incident.
- The gunman, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was taken into custody and faces firearm-related charges including assaulting an officer.
- The annual dinner event was disrupted, evacuated, and ultimately canceled for the night, with plans to reschedule.
