Gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton when a man armed with firearms and knives breached a Secret Service checkpoint. The incident occurred as President Trump and 2,600 guests were gathered in the ballroom. A Secret Service officer was hit but protected by a bulletproof vest. The breach happened at 8:34 PM, with the suspect sprinting through a metal detector, prompting a chase by officers. Gunshots were heard, causing confusion among guests, including President Trump, who was on stage with entertainer Oz Pearlman. Security quickly responded, evacuating the president and Vice President Vance. The situation was controlled before the suspect could reach the dinner.
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How the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and response unfolded
