"We were under the table before we knew what was happening. One moment a military band was parading out of the Washington Hilton's cavernous ballroom; the next moment, armed agents were pushing their way through mounds of people."
"Trump sat on stage for several seconds after the shots, watching people dive under tables before he was swarmed by his heavily armored security."
"The Secret Service said the shooting occurred near a security screening station, in a lower lobby outside the ballroom. One person was in custody."
During an event at the Washington Hilton, a sudden shooting caused chaos as armed agents rushed to the stage where President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seated. Attendees, including journalists, were instructed to get under tables for safety. The Secret Service later confirmed that the shooting happened near a security screening area, with one person taken into custody. Fortunately, the president, first lady, and all protectees were reported safe amidst the unfolding situation.
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