Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Leaves Attendees Distressed
"I Want To Go Home": Erica Kirk In Tears After White House Dinner Shooting
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A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, caused panic among attendees, including Erika Kirk, who was seen in tears while being escorted out. The shooter, a 31-year-old from California, was apprehended, and a Secret Service agent was injured but is in stable condition.
- 01Erika Kirk was visibly distressed after the shooting incident.
- 02The shooting occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
- 03US President Donald Trump was quickly evacuated by Secret Service agents.
- 04A Secret Service agent was injured but is in stable condition.
- 05The shooter has been apprehended and identified as a 31-year-old from California.
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During the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, a shooting incident occurred around 8:30 PM ET, causing chaos among attendees. Erika Kirk was seen in tears as she was escorted out, repeatedly stating, "I just want to go home." The event, attended by prominent figures including US President Donald Trump, was abruptly interrupted by loud bangs, prompting immediate evacuation of key officials. A Secret Service agent was shot but is reported to be in stable condition. The shooter, identified as a 31-year-old from California, has been taken into custody. Trump praised the quick response of law enforcement on social media, stating, "Quite an evening in DC, Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job."
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The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events in Washington, D.C.
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