On Saturday evening, a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, causing chaos and panic among attendees. The incident began around 8:35 p.m. ET, when shots were heard, prompting guests to take cover and leading to the swift evacuation of President Donald Trump and his cabinet by Secret Service agents. The suspect, who charged a Secret Service checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives, was intercepted by law enforcement. Although a Secret Service agent sustained injuries and was hospitalized, the shooter was not struck by gunfire and was taken into custody after being tackled. By 9:17 p.m. ET, Trump confirmed on Truth Social that the shooter had been apprehended and recommended the continuation of the event. The dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days. The suspect faces charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer.