President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several cabinet members were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night. The event, held at the Washington Hilton hotel in the nation's capital, was disrupted after loud noises were heard.
Witnesses and attendees reported hearing what they believed to be five to eight gunshots inside the ballroom. The sounds caused guests to scramble and take cover under tables while tactical teams moved in. Police swarmed the hotel and helicopters hovered overhead during the security incident.
Secret Service agents rushed the president and other top leaders from the venue. The president suffered no visible injuries following the incident, and the Secret Service stated that one person is in custody.