ANUTHTHARA EDIRISINGHA

On the evening of April 25, 2026, a shooting incident occurred at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials.🚨 ​Incident Details ​The Shooting: The incident took place shortly after 8:30 PM ET near the main magnetometer screening area outside the ballroom. Witnesses reported hearing between five and eight gunshots. ​Security Response: Secret Service agents yelled "shots fired" and rushed the stage, surrounding President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump before escorting them to safety. Attendees, including journalists and celebrities, were seen ducking under tables and fleeing the ballroom. ​Casualties: One law enforcement officer was struck in a bullet-resistant vest. He is expected to recover, and no other injuries were reported among attendees or the public. ​Suspect Status: A male suspect was apprehended by the Secret Service and is currently in custody. While some early reports suggested the shooter was deceased, the FBI and Secret Service have confirmed he was taken into custody alive. ​Official Reactions ​President Trump: Shortly after the evacuation, he posted on Truth Social, praising the Secret Service and law enforcement for acting "quickly and bravely." He initially suggested the "show go on," though law enforcement ultimately opted to cancel and clear the building. ​WHCA: Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, announced that the program would be scrapped for the evening following the security breach. ​Investigations: The U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and Metropolitan Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into the motive and how the shooter managed to discharge a weapon near the security perimeter.$TRUMP #ShootingIncidentAtWhiteHouseCorrespondentsDinner