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Secret Service agent saved by vest in WHCD shooting

A Secret Service agent was saved by his bulletproof vest after taking a round to the chest during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

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Washington, D.C.
Updated
Monday, 27 April 2026 at 17:18 UTC
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A Secret Service agent was saved from serious injury during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when a bullet fired at close range struck him in the chest but was stopped by his bulletproof vest. The White House confirmed the incident, highlighting the protective equipment's role in preventing a casualty. This detail adds to the evolving account of the security breach and the immediate dangers faced by personnel protecting President Trump and other dignitaries. The event has prompted a major White House review of presidential security protocols.
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