President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday evening after gunshots were reportedly fired near the event.
The incident caused panic among attendees as security quickly moved to protect those inside the venue.
Reports indicate that a person was taken into custody following the shooting.
A reporter attending the dinner said he sheltered in a restroom after hearing about four to five gunshots around 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
He also stated that a security guard informed him that the suspect may have been armed and was reportedly shot during the incident.
Law enforcement and security officials responded immediately as investigations into the shooting began.
No further details have yet been released regarding injuries or the motive behind the incident.
The White House Correspondents’ dinner is one of the most high-profile political events in the United States, drawing major media and government figures.
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