Prime Minister Narendra Modi “unequivocally” condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC, calling it violence that has no place in democracy. The incident reportedly began with gunshots in the Washington Hilton lobby, triggering chaos and prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials from the event. Modi said he was relieved by their safety.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief after a gunfire scare in Washington DC near a high-profile hotel event. Reports said US President Donald Trump, the First Lady, and the Vice President were safe as an armed individual opened fire, triggering panic. Law enforcement apprehended the suspect, renewing scrutiny of security protocols at prominent gatherings.
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Shots were reported Saturday night in a Washington hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending President Donald Trump and senior officials into a Secret Service evacuation. Attendees scrambled for cover as chaos spread in the lobby. While the gunman’s status is still unconfirmed, early reports are now asking whether the shooter may be dead.
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