Gunman Opens Fire at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Shot Dead
A gunman opened fire in the lobby of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night while President Trump and other officials were eating. The shooter was killed by security.
A gunman stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night, firing shots near the ballroom where President Trump and administration officials were dining. The shooting threw the annual media event into chaos as guests took cover.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon's security team confirmed to CNN that the shooter was in the lobby and had been killed. The gunman was armed with multiple weapons including guns and knives, according to reports.
Trump was safely evacuated from the event. He later released images and video of the suspect, calling him a "sick" person who carried "multiple" weapons. The video shows the man running while shooting toward the White House Correspondents' Dinner location.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event where journalists, politicians, and celebrities gather. It's typically held at a Washington hotel and draws hundreds of attendees including top government officials.
This marks a serious security breach at one of Washington's biggest media events. The attack happened while the president and top government officials were present, raising questions about event security.
Details about the shooter's identity and motive are still emerging. Security protocols for future events will likely be reviewed.
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