Trump Cabinet Safe After White House Dinner Shooting

A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., when a suspect armed with multiple weapons fired shots near a security checkpoint. President Donald Trump and his cabinet members were reported safe following the attack. Authorities have taken the suspect into custody, identifying him as a 31-year-old man from California, who is expected to face charges. The incident resulted in one US Secret Service agent being shot and subsequently hospitalized. Witnesses reported chaos as law enforcement swarmed the area.

President Donald Trump and his cabinet members were confirmed safe following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The attack involved a suspect armed with multiple weapons who targeted a security checkpoint near the event.

Incident Details

President Trump stated that a suspect, armed with multiple weapons, charged a security checkpoint before shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Following the incident, President Trump was quickly moved off stage, but sources confirmed that all cabinet members were safe.

Suspect and Law Enforcement Response

Authorities have taken a suspect into custody. According to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the individual will face charges soon.
Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as a 31-year-old man from California.
During the ensuing chaos, a US Secret Service agent was shot while wearing protective gear and has since been hospitalized.

Witness Accounts

CNN's Wolf Blitzer witnessed the gunman opening fire from outside the main ballroom at the Washington Hilton. He was among dozens of attendees who sought cover as law enforcement personnel arrived on the scene.