Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26am on 26 Apr 2026,Sunday International
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was thrown into chaos after a lone gunman opened fire near the event venue, causing panic among attendees and triggering a major security lockdown. Former President Donald Trump, who was attending the event, was quickly escorted to safety along with other high-profile guests. Authorities confirmed the attacker acted alone and was neutralized by security personnel. Several people sustained minor injuries during the panic, but no major casualties were reported. The incident has reignited concerns over political violence in the United States, with leaders worldwide condemning the attack and calling for stronger security at public political events. (PC: AFP)
