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Suspected gunman at correspondents’ dinner raises security questions; response termed ‘success story’

Security personnel moved quickly to secure Donald Trump and other officials, including Vice-President JD Vance, following established procedures.

3 min read Apr 27, 2026 12:54 PM IST First published on: Apr 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM IST

Members of the US Secret Service and local police work to contain the scene outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, during a shooting inside the Washington Hilton. (Photo: AP)

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has raised questions about security arrangements at the high-profile event, even as officials defended the response, according to CNN.

Investigators say the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen , entered the Washington Hilton hotel and moved past a security checkpoint before being stopped.…