Authorities believe the suspect in a shooting at a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner likely targeted former President Donald Trump and other government officials present at the event.
Investigators link suspect to prior threats against Trump
The incident marks the third time Trump has faced an assassination threat, according to law enforcement officials. A bullet grazed his ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, and in September 2024, a suspected gunman was found hiding in the bushes at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
No injuries reported at the press dinner
Shots were fired near the venue hosting the annual dinner, but no attendees were harmed. Secret Service agents and local police detained the suspect shortly after the gunfire, and no weapons were recovered from the scene beyond those possessed by the individual.
For more on this story, see Gunman targets Donald Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Motive remains under active investigation
Federal prosecutors have not filed charges related to attempted assassination, though the suspect is being held on weapons possession counts. Investigators are reviewing digital devices and social media activity to determine whether the attack was politically motivated or linked to personal grievances.
This follows our earlier report, Secret Service evacuates Trump, Melania from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after loud bangs trigger security response.
Was anyone injured in the shooting?
No, authorities confirmed that no attendees, including Trump or other officials, were injured during the incident.
What charges does the suspect face?
The suspect is currently detained on weapons possession charges. no attempted murder or terrorism-related charges have been filed as of the latest update.
