Trump rushed from White House correspondents' dinner after 'shooting incident'
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.U.S. President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top officials were extricated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after what the Secret Service called a "shooting incident."There did not immediately appear to be any injuries.Authorities said the incident occurred outside the ballroom where Trump and other guests were seated. The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall at the Washington Hilton as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. Audible gasps echoed through the ballroom as guests realized something was happening. Security personnel draw their weapons during the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)Hundreds of journalists got on phones to call in information. "Out of the way, sir!" someone yelled. Others yelled to duck.The Secret Service said in a statement that that they were working with local police to investigate "a shooting incident" near the screening area outside the venue, adding a person was in custody.On social media, Trump commended authorities for their quick reactions, and implored the event to go on.WATCH | Secret Service remove Trump from event:Video captured inside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday showed the moment Secret Service agents rushed to U.S. President Donald Trump and moved him out of the area after loud noises.However, the White House correspondents' association president said the event will be rescheduled, though they noted all attendees were safe."We will do this again," said association president Weijia Jiang.Shortly afterward, staff began breaking down table settings and the presidential lectern.
