NYTIMES (Christopher Mele) - Gunshots Reported Near White House, F.B.I. Says
A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured.
A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured.
President Trump's whereabouts are currently unknown
Journalists said they heard multiple shots around 6 p.m. local time.
The incident caused a lockdown, according to reports that cited U.S. Secret Service.
Gunshots rang out near the White House Saturday night, per multiple reporters who were on the grounds at the time. The big picture: Local and national TV correspondents who were at the White House reported hearing multiple shots, and being told by the Secret Service to take shelter. This is breaking news.
Here is a timeline of events leading up to Saturday night's shooting and its aftermath at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
President Trump and other dignitaries were removed by security after a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
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President Trump and several cabinet members were rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service appeared to have one person in custody.
Guests said there were several loud noises heard inside the ballroom and many individuals were seen ducking under tables.