On the evening of Saturday, , the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton was interrupted by gunfire.
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Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard On the evening of Saturday, , the annual
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Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance off the stage as attendees ducked for cover under tables.
A 31-year-old California man, identified as Cole Tomas Allen , allegedly charged through a security checkpoint a floor above the ballroom while armed with a shotgun, handgun, and several knives.
No guests were injured, though a Secret Service agent was struck in his protective vest during an exchange of fire. Allen was apprehended and appeared in federal court on Monday, April 27 , facing charges of attempted assassination .