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Shooter Fires at White House Dinner, Trump Evacuated, Event Canceled

4/26/2026

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A shooter opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting evacuation of U.S. President Donald Trump and senior officials.
FBI agents apprehended the shooter within minutes of the gunfire.
Secret Service secured the venue while a law-enforcement officer was wounded in a bullet-proof vest but is expected to recover.
Organizers cancelled the dinner and plan to reschedule it within 30 days.

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Story summary

A shooter opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting evacuation of U.S. President Donald Trump and senior officials.
FBI agents apprehended the shooter within minutes of the gunfire.
Secret Service secured the venue while a law-enforcement officer was wounded in a bullet-proof vest but is expected to recover.
Organizers cancelled the dinner and plan to reschedule it within 30 days.