Suspect Arrested After Gunfire Disrupts White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A suspect was taken into custody after gunshots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner prompted the evacuation of Donald Trump and the First Lady
A suspect was taken into custody on Saturday evening after gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on April 25, 2026, and triggered an immediate and swift security response at the high-profile event. Law enforcement officials moved to secure the premises as the gunfire disrupted the proceedings of the annual gathering.[1][2][3]
Following the shots, security personnel escorted Donald Trump and the First Lady from the venue to ensure their safety. The disruption led to an evacuation of the dinner as security teams worked to manage the situation. The event was interrupted by the gunfire, which prompted the immediate removal of the high-profile attendees from the room.[2][3]
Donald Trump later confirmed that a gunman had been apprehended by authorities following the shooting. The apprehension followed a rapid intervention by security teams present at the Washington event, ensuring the suspect was in custody shortly after the gunfire was reported during the Saturday evening proceedings.[2][3]
