US President Donald Trump and other leaders were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after a security incident, Associated Press reported.
According to initial reports, there were no immediate injuries, though a law enforcement official indicated that a shooter had opened fire.
Panic broke out inside the Washington Hilton banquet hall as Secret Service personnel and other authorities rushed in, with attendees taking cover under tables amid shouts to get down.
Several people present said they heard what sounded like five to eight gunshots. The venue, packed with prominent journalists, celebrities and senior government officials awaiting Trump’s address, was swiftly cleared. National Guard personnel were deployed inside, while those exiting were barred from re-entry. Security in the surrounding area was also tightened.
Authorities have not yet clarified the exact sequence of events. A law enforcement official confirmed the presence of a shooter but did not provide further details.
Among those attending the event were Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, AP reported.
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