Chaos at Washington Gala: Trump Evacuated Amid Shooting Scare
During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a man opened fire near the event, leading to President Trump and the First Lady being evacuated. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested. No one was injured due to a bulletproof vest worn by a Secret Service agent. The motive remains unclear.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were abruptly escorted out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night due to a shooting incident nearby.
A suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a Los Angeles-area resident, fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent near the Washington Hilton hotel, the event's venue. The agent's bulletproof vest prevented any injuries. The suspect was swiftly detained.
Trump conveyed relief over the agent's safety in an impromptu briefing. The motive behind Allen's actions is still being investigated. This incident adds to the heightened political tensions in the country, following two attempted attacks on Trump since 2024.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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