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Gunman Fires at Washington Hilton Dinner; Trump Safe, Officer Wounded

4/26/2026

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A gunman stormed the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents' dinner and fired.
Law enforcement detained the shooter inside.
Secret Service and National Guard secured the stage, escorted President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to safety, and reported one officer was wounded despite a bullet-resistant vest.
President Donald Trump said the attack proved that impactful figures are targeted and pledged another dinner within 30 days.

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Story summary

A gunman stormed the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents' dinner and fired.
Law enforcement detained the shooter inside.
Secret Service and National Guard secured the stage, escorted President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to safety, and reported one officer was wounded despite a bullet-resistant vest.
President Donald Trump said the attack proved that impactful figures are targeted and pledged another dinner within 30 days.