(Washington, DC) — President Trump is safe after being rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when loud bangs were heard. The President, First Lady, Vice President and other dignitaries were rushed out by the Secret Service. Despite President Trump’s wishes, law enforcement requested all attendees leave the premises consistent with protocol.
A Press Release from The United States Secret Service, stated in coordination with the Metropolitan Police Department, is investigating a shooting incident near the main magnetometer screening area at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. The president and the first lady are safe along with all protectees. One individual is in custody.
Authorities say at around 8:36 p.m. on Saturday, at the Washington Hilton, the site of the White House correspondence dinner a sole gunman rushed a secret service checkpoint in the hotel lobby. Secret service agents stopped the suspect. An agent was injured and transported to a local hospital where he is receiving care. Additionally, the suspect was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Authorities believe at the is time that no one else is involved.
During a press conference, law enforcement stated the gunman was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives. As the gunman ran through the checkpoint members of the secret service intercepted the individual. Law enforcement exchanged gunfire with the gunman, and a secret service agent officer was struck in his bullet proof vest. The suspect was not struck by gunfire.
According to reports the suspect is identified as a 31-year-old male from California.
The incident remains under investigation.
