A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., resulting in one Secret Service agent injured. President Trump and other officials were evacuated safely after gunfire was exchanged with the suspect.
Key points
Shooting incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Suspect Cole Allen exchanged gunfire with Secret Service
One agent injured but released from the hospital
President Trump and officials evacuated safely
Event ended abruptly due to the violence
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Armed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after reports of gun shots.
Armed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday in Washington, D.C. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were rushed from the Washington Hilton after reports of gun shots.
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The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner ended abruptly Saturday night after gunfire was exchanged between suspect Cole Allen and Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. One agent was injured after having been shot in his bulletproof vest and has been released from the hospital.
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and several White House staff and cabinet members, who were not injured, were rushed from the hotel.
Allen, who is believed to have traveled from Torrance, Calif. to Washington, D.C., was arrested on the scene and is currently in custody.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller and his wife Katie Miller are taken out of the ballroom by security agents during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday.
Q&A
What happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026?
A shooting incident occurred involving suspect Cole Allen and Secret Service agents, leading to an abrupt end of the event.
Who was injured during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner?
One Secret Service agent was injured after being shot in his bulletproof vest but has since been released from the hospital.
How did President Trump respond to the shooting at the event?
President Trump, along with first lady Melania Trump and other officials, was evacuated safely from the Washington Hilton during the incident.
What were the circumstances surrounding the shooting at the Washington Hilton?
Gunfire was exchanged between suspect Cole Allen and Secret Service agents at the annual dinner, prompting an emergency response.
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White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller and his wife Katie Miller are taken out of the ballroom by security agents during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday.
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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Attendees at the White House Correspondents' Dinner hide under tables after reports of gunshots at a security screening area at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday.
Attendees at the White House Correspondents' Dinner hide under tables after reports of gunshots at a security screening area at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday.
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Tyrone Turner/WAMU
Members of the National Guard respond with weapons drawn at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other cabinet officials were rushed out of the hotel during the event when a gunman shot a U.S. Secret Service agent at a security checkpoint inside.
Members of the National Guard respond with weapons drawn at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other cabinet officials were rushed out of the hotel during the event when a gunman shot a U.S. Secret Service agent at a security checkpoint inside.
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Al Drago/Getty Images
Secret service agents respond after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
Secret service agents respond after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
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Tom Brenner/AP
Secret service agents respond to shots fired during the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday.
Secret service agents respond to shots fired during the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday.
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Tom Brenner/AP
Vice President J.D. Vance walks back stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday.
Vice President J.D. Vance walks back stage at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday. Several government officials were rushed from the hotel after a shooting incident at a security screening area.
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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
DC Fire and EMS units arrive at the Washington Hilton Hotel where shots were fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
DC Fire and EMS units arrive at the Washington Hilton Hotel where shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
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Andrew Leyden/Getty Images
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines, are evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on Saturday.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines, are evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on Saturday.
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Tom Brenner/AP
President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
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Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images
Law enforcement officials respond to an address connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, as people stand and watch on Saturday in Torrance, Calif.
Law enforcement officials respond to an address connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, as people stand and watch on Saturday in Torrance, Calif.
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Ethan Swope/AP
FBI officers leave the scene after responding to an address connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Sunday in Torrance, Calif.
FBI officers leave the scene after responding to an address connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Sunday in Torrance, Calif.
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William Lang/AP
FBI agents work on Sunday at an address in Torrance, Calif., connected to Cole Tomas Allen, who was identified as the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents Dinner the night before.
FBI agents work on Sunday at an address in Torrance, Calif., connected to Cole Tomas Allen, who was identified as the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents Dinner the night before.
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Damian Dovarganes/AP
Members of the media work near the Washington Hilton hotel on Sunday, where a shooting incident occurred the night before at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Members of the media work near the Washington Hilton hotel on Sunday, where a shooting incident occurred the night before at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
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Kylie Cooper/Reuters
Shattered glass at the Washington Hilton hotel on Sunday, where a shooting incident occurred the night before at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Shattered glass at the Washington Hilton hotel on Sunday, where a shooting incident occurred the night before at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
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