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Active shooter taken into custody after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

newsApr 26, 202622917

An active shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was taken into custody after shots rang out outside the venue while attendees sheltered under tables inside the ballroom. The Secret Service detained the suspect before they reached the ballroom and escorted journalists, political figures, and staff to safety. After the incident, Donald Trump pressed for access to the WHCD ballroom he has sought. The episode underscores persistent gun violence risks at high-profile political events and will prompt tighter security and renewed debate over public safety.

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