Moments of terror at the gala dinner for White House correspondents , organized at the Hilton hotel in Washington , in the presence of US President Donald Trump , First Lady Melania , Vice President JD Vance and some ministers.

A man walked past the metal detector at the entrance and opened fire before being stopped by Secret Service agents, one of whom was shot.

After the alarm went off, panic broke out in the room: Trump (who even fell during the frantic moments), his wife, and ministers were escorted out by security, and bodyguards and agents entered the room with guns drawn . Members of the government were also rushed out, while journalists and guests cowered under the tables. Then the all-clear was called.

When the event resumed, Trump held an impromptu press conference, reporting on the incident. "The man who opened fire at the dinner is sick and had many weapons ." "This is not the first time in the last couple of years that Republicans have been attacked or killed. In light of this evening, I ask Americans to resolve their differences peacefully . This applies to Republicans, Democrats, independents, and progressives," the president added.

The man in police custody for the dinner incident is Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California.

(Unioneonline)

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