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Gunfire at WHCA Dinner Triggers Secret Service Rush as Suspect Is Captured
International
Published on 26 April 2026
One agent survived thanks to a bulletproof vest
Shots rang out at the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, unleashing chaos and prompting the Secret Service to move President Donald Trump and top officials to safety. Officers raced ahead of the suspect being taken into custody. The incident’s immediate response included emergency protection steps, including a saved agent reportedly protected by a vest.
- Gunfire erupted at the WHCA dinner venue, sparking immediate lockdown
- Secret Service rushed Trump and other senior officials to safety
- Authorities captured the suspect after a rapid response
- A vest reportedly helped save at least one agent
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