politics
April 26, 2026
Scenes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Here are some of the chaotic scenes that occurred in the aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- At least five shots were heard at the Washington Hilton hotel.
- Secret Service agents surrounded President Trump.
- Attendees ducked under tables for cover.
- The gunman was taken into custody.
- No one appeared to be seriously injured.