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A shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington D.C. on the 25th led to President Donald Trump's immediate evacuation. Security personnel quickly deployed to manage the situation.

Shooting Incident Near Dinner Venue

On the 25th, a shooting sound was heard near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington D.C., causing a temporary halt to the event and a scramble for attendees to evacuate. President Donald Trump, who was present at the dinner, was promptly evacuated by Secret Service agents. The journalist covering the event reported that while it wasn't definitively a gunshot, it was a distinctly loud and unsettling noise. Attendees immediately ducked or took cover to ensure their safety. Following the sound, armed Secret Service agents quickly entered the venue.

Tight Security and Suspect's Statement

The area around the hotel hosting the dinner was blocked off, requiring attendees to exit their vehicles and walk for approximately 4-5 minutes to reach the hotel. Security measures included three ticket checks—one before entering the hotel, one at the venue entrance inside the hotel, and another before entering the main ballroom—along with metal detectors and baggage screening. According to CBS News, the arrested suspect allegedly told investigative authorities that he 'wanted to shoot a high-ranking official of the Trump administration.'

*Source: YouTube: 日テレNEWS (2026-04-26)*

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