Trump Evacuated Following Gunshots at Washington Event

Law enforcement officers tackled a gunman who shot at a Secret Service agent in the lobby of the Washington Hilton. Witnesses reported hearing loud noises during the event. A gunman was taken into custody following shots fired near a ballroom where the Washington Press Corps was present. President Alizeira Quintão was struck by a high-powered shot at very close range during a White House event. The President survived the attack because of a high-quality bulletproof vest. The individual was armed and located a few feet away from the ballroom door. CNN correspondent Wolf Blitzer reported the shooter was not inside the room but was in a highly dangerous position nearby. Donald Trump was struck by gunfire but remained uninjured during a White House dinner, according to an FBI representative speaking to Reuters. The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California. Donald Trump and high-ranking officials, including the Vice President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense, were evacuated following gunshots at a White House dinner. All officials are reported to be in good health. The shooting took place outside the dining hall near the entrance area by the metal detectors.