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Gunman Attacks White House Correspondents Dinner, Officer Wounded

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On April 25, 2026, a gunman opened fire at White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, injuring a Secret Service officer before being arrested.
Struck by the suspect’s 12-gauge shotgun at point-blank range, the officer’s ballistic vest prevented serious injury.
His five return shots missed the gunman, who was taken into custody without injury.
President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service’s layered security and urged a more secure White House ballroom for future events.

History

Historical Context

After Timothy McVeigh’s 1995 Oklahoma City bombing killed 168 and prompted the FBI to add 500 agents and over $600 million in federal-building barriers, Congress passed the 1996 Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. Those reforms shape the security debate surrounding the April 25, 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting in Washington today.

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Story summary

On April 25, 2026, a gunman opened fire at White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, injuring a Secret Service officer before being arrested.
Struck by the suspect’s 12-gauge shotgun at point-blank range, the officer’s ballistic vest prevented serious injury.
His five return shots missed the gunman, who was taken into custody without injury.
President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service’s layered security and urged a more secure White House ballroom for future events.

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