A Secret Service agent was wounded and top officials evacuated after a gunman opened fire during a high-profile Washington gala event.
A Secret Service agent was wounded after a gunman opened fire during a high-profile Washington gala, prompting the rapid evacuation of top officials.
The sudden eruption of gunfire outside the main ballroom forced an immediate and dramatic evacuation of the President, the First Lady, and a significant number of top-tier lawmakers and administration officials, including White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The incident occurred as the gala was just beginning to toast the Washington press corps, turning the star-studded “nerd prom” into a scene of panic and confusion.
President Trump later noted that the agent was struck by a “very powerful gun,” but fortunately survived the encounter without life threatening injuries due to the protection of a bulletproof vest