Trump evacuated from correspondents' dinner after gunshots fired at Washington Hilton. At least five shots heard in ballroom.
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after multiple gunshots were heard at the Washington Hilton hotel. At least five shots were reported, appearing to originate from the back of the ballroom.
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President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after multiple gunshots were heard at the Washington Hilton hotel. At least five shots were reported, appearing to originate from the back of the ballroom.
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The suspect in the WHCD shooting is alive and has been transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to the Washington Post.
The individual identified as the WHCD shooter is alive and has been transported to a local hospital, according to the Washington Post.
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