Trump reports shooter attacked guard post

Trump says the WHCD shooter was armed with multiple weapons and an officer was saved by a bullet‑proof vest.

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Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 02:48 UTC

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President Donald Trump announced that the gunman who attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner charged a security checkpoint while carrying several firearms. Secret Service and law‑enforcement officers stopped the suspect and placed him in custody, and a search of his apartment is now under way. One officer was hit at close range but survived thanks to a bullet‑proof vest. The administration continues to investigate the incident and assess security protocols.

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3d agoDD Geopolitics

Added that the shooter charged the security checkpoint while carrying multiple weapons.

2d ago@disclosetv

New details include the suspect carrying multiple weapons, an officer injured at close range but protected by a vest, and a search of the suspect's apartment underway.

e/eineurope · topic · T-07108cycle Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 02:48 UTC · first reported 3d ago