President Trump and the first lady are uninjured after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday in Washington, D.C. A suspect is in custody, according to a statement from the U.S. Secret Service.
In remarks from the White House after the incident, the president said a Secret Service agent is "doing great" after being shot in a bulletproof vest. The Secret Service said the incident took place at a security screening area inside the venue near the entrance to the main ballroom where the event was taking place.
Trump shared surveillance footage online which appears to show law enforcement reacting to an assailant sprinting through an area of the hotel.
He also posted pictures of a man, shirtless, with his eyes closed lying face down on a carpet. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that charges would be filed against the suspect soon.
At a law enforcement press conference, Jeffery Carroll of DC's Metropolitan Police said that the suspect "was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives."
Law enforcement said they believe the suspect was a guest at the hotel. He is being charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, with more charges likely, according to Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
He is being evaluated at a local hospital and was not hit by gunfire, according to law enforcement.
What sounded like gunshots were heard by gathered reporters shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET in the Washington Hilton. Several guests were seen fleeing the ballroom where hundreds of journalists, politicians and attendees were gathered — including Trump, Vice President Vance and other members of the administration.
Video from inside the room showed security quickly clear the guests on the main stage — including the president and first lady. Someone can be heard shouting "stay down."
President Trump took to social media shortly after being rushed out to praise the Secret Service.