Trump urgently evacuated after shooting incident in Washington

US President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted away from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after sounds of gunfire were heard in the building.

Source: press service for the White House; Trump on his social media platform Truth Social

Details: After the sounds of gunfire, officers from the US Secret Service evacuated Trump from the stage.

The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hill hotel in Washington, D.C..

An administration representative told CNN that Trump was not injured and is safe. Reports say Secret Service officers pushed journalists back while screaming "Shots fired".

US Vice President JD Vance was also present at the event and was evacuated as well.

Trump later reported that the person who opened fire had been detained.

Quote from Trump: "The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we 'LET THE SHOW GO ON'."

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