BBC State Department Correspondent Tom Bateman was present at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on April 25, where an evening of glamour quickly descended into chaos. Guests, including US President Donald Trump, were forced to hide under tables as panic ensued following gunshots. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms offences, though the motive remains unclear. This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of public events and the ongoing concerns about security and safety in high-profile gatherings.
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‘Are they gunshots?’ BBC correspondent’s minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
