A security incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump, the First Lady, lawmakers, and other attendees, according to the account provided.
The incident disrupted the annual gathering, which brings together journalists, government officials, and public figures. Authorities reportedly detained a suspect, while security personnel responded to reports of gunfire near the event.
Suspect Taken Into Custody
The suspect was identified as Cole Allen. According to the account, he was apprehended in the hotel lobby and was reportedly carrying a shotgun and knives.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the suspect entered the hotel and whether he attempted to approach the event area.
Interim Washington, D.C., Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll reportedly described the suspect as a lone actor. Authorities will need to establish the full sequence of events through their investigation.
Secret Service Agent Reportedly Injured
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