US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner after gunshots were heard at the security incident, with Trump confirming the gunman has been ‘apprehended’
President Donald Trump was whisked away from the White House correspondents’ dinner after gunshots rang out at the event.
The US President was attending the annual gathering on Saturday, April 25 when the disturbance erupted.
Secret service agents swiftly moved in and escorted the president to safety, shouting “stay down, stay down” as loud bangs echoed through the venue.
Several other senior officials were also hurriedly removed from the building while attendees ducked for cover.
Pandemonium broke out inside the ballroom as guests scrambled to take shelter, reports the Daily Star.
A security official present at the event confirmed that between seven and eight shots were fired.
Trump has since posted an update on Truth Social, confirming that the gunman has been ‘apprehended’.
He said: “Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely.
“The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement.
“They will make a decision shortly. Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again.”
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