Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioSunday 26 April 2026 07:32 BSTSecurity footage shows WHCD shooting incident as Trump praises Secret Service responsePresident Donald Trump applauded the Secret Service and law enforcement for responding quickly as a shooting incident unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday evening, prompting the evacuation of senior officials.The shooting suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California, breached a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives, discharging shots and injuring a Secret Service agent.The Secret Service agent sustained a close-range gunshot wound, but their bulletproof vest successfully stopped the projectile, with President Trump later confirming the agent was in ”great shape” and “good spirits”.President Trump, attending the annual event for the first time since his 2016 election, first believed someone had dropped a tray, but was quickly removed from the venue and subsequently commended the swift and courageous response of the Secret Service and law enforcement.Allen was apprehended, transported to hospital, and has since been charged with two federal offences, including the use of a firearm during a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, leading to the cancellation of the dinner.In fullTrump admits he should have gotten down faster as shots began at White House Correspondents’ DinnerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in