President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night after shots were fired near the venue, according to multiple reports. The incident caused panic among attendees, who were escorted to secure areas by Secret Service agents.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the shots were fired outside the hotel, but the exact circumstances remain under investigation. No injuries have been reported, and the President was safely moved to an undisclosed location.
The White House Correspondents' Association issued a statement thanking security personnel for their swift response. The dinner, an annual event attended by journalists, politicians, and celebrities, was interrupted as guests were held in place until the scene was deemed safe.
