A shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night led to chaos at the Washington Hilton, the same venue where former President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt in 1981. As gunshots rang out, guests, including President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, ducked for cover while Secret Service agents quickly secured the area. Witnesses reported hearing urgent commands as the ballroom fell silent. Trump later praised security agencies on social media, noting that the suspect had been apprehended. The incident has reignited discussions about the hotel's legacy in U.S. political history, often referred to as the 'Hinckley Hilton' due to the 1981 attack. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the shooter accessed the secured venue, with reports suggesting the suspect aimed to target Trump administration officials. Security measures at the event have typically focused on the ballroom, leaving other areas of the hotel accessible to the public, which has previously allowed for disruptions during events.