Authorities have identified the suspect behind the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a 31-year-old man from Torrance, California.
The incident unfolded at the Washington Hilton, where the suspect reportedly breached security and fired shots near the event area.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with officials and over 2,600 guests, were evacuated immediately.
Security forces quickly moved in and detained the suspect, bringing the situation under control.
The event, one of Washington’s most high-profile gatherings, descended into chaos before being secured by authorities.
