How the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner unfolded
Summary
A gunman armed with multiple weapons fired shots at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting President Trump and his cabinet to be evacuated before the suspect was apprehended by Secret Service.
Key Points
- A gunman fired shots at the Washington Hilton hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, causing guests to take cover.
- President Donald Trump and his cabinet were quickly escorted out by Secret Service agents following the shooting.
- The suspect, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, charged a Secret Service checkpoint and was tackled and handcuffed without being hit by gunfire.
- Law enforcement officials stated the shooter was a lone attacker and the suspect faces charges including assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.
