INTERNATIONAL NEWS - A shooting incident disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., where U.S. President Donald Trump and numerous political leaders, journalists, and officials were in attendance.
The event, held on 25 April at the Washington Hilton, descended into chaos when gunshots were heard near the security screening area.
According to reports, a man armed with multiple weapons, including a shotgun and handgun, attempted to breach security and fired at law enforcement personnel.
Secret Service agents responded immediately, protecting attendees and evacuating key figures, including President Trump, the First Lady, and senior government officials.
One Secret Service agent was struck but survived due to protective gear, and no high-profile officials were injured. The suspect was quickly apprehended at the scene and taken into custody, with investigations ongoing into the motive behind the attack.
The incident caused panic among the thousands of guests, many of whom took cover as security forces secured the venue. The dinner was ultimately canceled, raising renewed concerns about security at major political events.
World leaders and public figures widely condemned the attack, emphasizing that political violence has no place in democratic societies.
‘Ons bring jou die nuutste Tuinroete, Hessequa, Karoo nuus’
