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Shots fired at WHCA dinner with Trump present

A security officer was hit in his bullet‑resistant vest during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting but is expected to be fine.

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Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 00:37 UTC
Shots fired at WHCA dinner with Trump present
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During the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting at the Washington Hilton, a gunman opened fire, striking a Secret Service officer in his bullet‑resistant vest. The officer was quickly treated on site and transported to a local hospital. Medical officials say he is expected to make a full recovery. The shooter was apprehended by agents and is currently in custody. The incident prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials.
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3d agoGeopolitics Watch

The message confirms the evacuation of President Trump from the building.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

President Trump was physically rushed off the stage by armed officers, who were heard yelling "Stay down!"

3d agoDD Geopolitics

New details confirm President Trump was physically rushed off the stage by security personnel during the incident.

3d ago@clashreport

President Trump was physically rushed off the stage during the event.

3d ago@officialrnintel

Video shows armed officers rushing President Trump off the stage while yelling "Stay down!"

3d ago@officialrnintel

A new source on Twitter confirms the initial report of shots fired at the event.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

Heavily armed Secret Service agents are now present at the venue, responding to loud noises heard on a live stream.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Secret Service agents in tactical gear were positioned on the main stage during the evacuation.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

The situation at the dinner has now returned to normal, with the scene secured and the event concluding.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

A video replay of the incident has been posted online, showing the moment shots were heard and the evacuation began.

3d ago@Osint613

The report adds that other officials were also evacuated, and the cause remains unclear.

3d ago@Faytuks

A livestream captured the sound of multiple bangs, described as gunshots, during the event.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

A video has surfaced showing the evacuation and capturing the audible bangs heard at the event.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

The Secret Service has confirmed the shooter is now in custody.

3d ago@officialrnintel

A video from the scene captures the evacuation, with 5-6 loud bangs audible around three seconds in.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

A suspect is reportedly in custody, and the dinner has been cancelled.

3d ago@sentdefender

The U.S. Secret Service now has a suspect in custody.

3d ago@Faytuks

CNN's Kaitlin Collins reports that a shooter has been killed in the lobby of the WHCD event.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

The suspect involved in the incident has been shot dead by authorities.

3d ago@officialrnintel

The US Secret Service has officially confirmed it shot and killed the suspect in the lobby of the venue.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Secret Service now confirms the suspect was killed.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

CNN reports the shooter is dead.

3d ago@Osint613

NewsNation reports the suspect is dead and President Trump is safe.

3d ago@KobeissiLetter

The message adds that the evacuation occurred after multiple gunshots were heard specifically in the White House ballroom.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

CNN reports the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been killed.

3d ago@sentdefender

Video from the scene captures the sound of gunshots as the evacuation occurs.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

Press pool reports specify the shots were fired in the lobby area of the event.

3d agoDD Geopolitics

The shooter has reportedly been killed, and video from the scene captures the sound of the gunshots.

3d ago@rawsalerts

Video shows the evacuation, and reports confirm a suspect has been taken into custody with no injuries.

3d ago@clashreport

CNN reports a shooter involved in the incident has been confirmed dead.

3d agoSupernova+

New video evidence captures 5-6 distinct popping sounds approximately three seconds into the footage, corroborating reports of gunfire.

3d ago@sentdefender

CNN reports the suspect was shot and killed by Secret Service officers in the lobby of the event.

3d ago@clashreport

Police are now actively telling bystanders to stand back at the hotel following the shooting.

3d ago@KobeissiLetter

The new report specifies that multiple gunshots were heard in the ballroom itself, prompting the President's evacuation.

3d ago@clashreport

Video shows police running through the hotel as the lockdown continues.

3d ago@sentdefender

NewsNation and other outlets report the suspect has been killed.

3d ago@officialrnintel

Video footage of the incident has been released, showing the moment gunfire erupted and the evacuation began.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

New video footage of the incident has been released.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

The suspect was killed by Secret Service agents.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

The message confirms the suspect was shot dead by Secret Service.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

CNN reports President Trump is safe and that no casualties beyond the shooter have been reported.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

New video footage posted on social media shows the immediate panic and evacuation as shots were fired.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

The AP confirms Vice President JD Vance was also evacuated and is safe, and that both he and President Trump are uninjured.

3d ago@Faytuks

The AP report cites a law enforcement official confirming a shooter opened fire inside the hotel where the dinner was being held.

3d ago@officialrnintel

Fox News confirms President Trump will return to the podium and the dinner will continue.

3d agoSupernova+

The shooter has been killed and there are no casualties, with President Trump confirmed safe.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

The shooter was killed by police who were already surveilling the scene, according to the report.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

New photos from Reuters show Speaker Mike Johnson and Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the scene.

3d ago@rawsalerts

President Trump will return to the stage, and authorities confirm the suspect has been neutralized with no injuries.

3d agoDD Geopolitics

Fox News reports the suspect has been detained and President Trump will return to the stage.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

President Trump is returning to the podium to continue his remarks after the evacuation.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

CNN reports that the shooter is dead.

3d agoDD Geopolitics

A security official at the scene confirms that one shooter is now in custody.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

CNN reporters on scene observed that the gunman, after being shot by security, continued to fire his weapon from the ground.

3d ago@clashreport

Video has emerged showing the immediate aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

New video footage shows President Trump being rushed to the floor and taking cover by security seconds after the shots were fired.

3d ago@Osint613

Video footage shows President Donald Trump taking cover as the incident unfolds.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

The Secret Service advised President Trump not to return to the banquet room after the evacuation, but he insisted on continuing the event.

3d ago@visegrad24

CNN reports the assailant has been shot and killed by security agents.

3d ago@officialrnintel

CNN reports the Secret Service is urging President Trump not to return to the ballroom, despite his wish to re-attend the dinner.

3d ago@sentdefender

The Wall Street Journal reports eyewitness accounts that the shooter was armed with a rifle and a magazine.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

President Trump has confirmed the shooter has been apprehended and stated he wants the event to continue.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

President Trump publicly praised the Secret Service and law enforcement, confirmed the suspect's apprehension, and stated the decision on continuing the event would be guided by authorities.

3d ago@clashreport

President Trump has issued a statement confirming the shooter has been apprehended and praising the Secret Service and law enforcement.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

President Donald Trump posted a message on social media stating "LET THE SHOW GO ON" following the shooting incident.

3d ago@ukraine_map

The shooter was killed by security, and the dinner will continue.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

The Wall Street Journal reports the shooter was specifically armed with "a rifle and magazines."

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

President Trump has publicly commented on the incident, confirming the shooter's apprehension and praising law enforcement's response.

3d ago@officialrnintel

President Trump issued a statement praising the Secret Service and law enforcement response, and indicated he recommended the event continue pending a security decision.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

The Wall Street Journal cites eyewitnesses confirming the shooter was armed with a long rifle and several magazines.

3d ago@Osint613

President Trump confirmed the shooter has been apprehended and praised law enforcement, stating he recommended the event continue but would defer to their guidance.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

President Trump has issued a statement on Truth Social confirming the shooter's apprehension, praising law enforcement, and revealing he recommended the event continue.

3d agoDD Geopolitics

Sean Hannity reports the shooter fired at a Secret Service member, who returned fire, and that the White House is urging Trump not to return to the event.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

New details reveal the shooter first charged a magnetometer near the front door and fired at a Secret Service agent before moving toward the ballroom.

3d ago@KobeissiLetter

President Trump has released a statement following the shooting.

3d ago@sentdefender

President Trump has publicly praised the D.C. Secret Service and law enforcement for their response to the shooting, calling their actions quick and brave.

3d agoDD Geopolitics

President Trump posted a statement confirming the shooter has been detained.

3d ago@ukraine_map

The shooter was shot and taken into custody by security; President Trump and Vice President Vance were not injured. Organizers state the dinner will continue.

3d ago@disclosetv

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the shooter involved in the incident has been apprehended.

3d ago@visegrad24

CNN reports the assailant was shot and killed by the Secret Service, and new video shows agents and police reacting in the lobby.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

FOX News reports the suspect was apprehended, confirming President Trump's statement.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

An image reportedly showing the suspected shooter in custody has surfaced on social media.

3d ago@Osinttechnical

An image reportedly showing the shooter in police custody has been circulated online.

3d ago@Osint613

The U.S. Secret Service specified the shooting occurred near the main magnetometer screening area and confirmed all protectees are safe.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

A law enforcement officer was shot in the vest during the incident.

3d ago@clashreport

The Secret Service has specified the incident occurred near the main magnetometer screening area and is coordinating with the Metropolitan Police Department.

3d ago@visegrad24

CNN reports a law enforcement officer was shot in the chest but protected by his vest.

3d ago@sentdefender

The U.S. Secret Service has officially confirmed it is investigating the incident.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

The U.S. Secret Service has released an official statement on the incident.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

The first image of the shooter involved in the incident has been publicly released.

3d agoDD Geopolitics

US Secret Service confirmed the shooter has been taken into custody.

3d ago@clashreport

First images of the shooter have been released, showing a male suspect in a dark hoodie with a firearm.

3d ago@clashreport

First clear photograph of the shooter released, showing a masked male suspect near the Washington Hilton.

3d ago@WarMonitor3

One officer was hit in the chest by the shooter.

3d ago@FaytuksNetwork

Law enforcement stopped guests from exiting the ballroom, saying the hotel perimeter needed to be secured.

3d ago@rawsalerts

New details reveal the suspect tried to force metal detectors and fired at Secret Service before being captured alive.

3d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

The shooter has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California.

3d ago@Osint613

A Secret Service agent was shot, the round struck protective gear, and the agent's condition remains unclear.

3d agoGeopolitics Watch

A security officer was hit in his bullet‑resistant vest but is expected to recover fully.

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