"The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner ended abruptly Saturday night after gunfire was exchanged between suspect Cole Allen and Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C."
"One agent was injured after having been shot in his bulletproof vest and has been released from the hospital."
"President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and several White House staff and cabinet members, who were not injured, were rushed from the hotel."
"Allen, who is believed to have traveled from Torrance, Calif. to Washington, D.C., was arrested on the scene and is currently in custody."
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was abruptly halted due to gunfire exchanged between suspect Cole Allen and Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton hotel. One agent sustained injuries after being shot in his bulletproof vest but has since been released from the hospital. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and various White House staff and cabinet members were evacuated safely. Cole Allen, believed to have traveled from Torrance, California, was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.
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