A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, disrupting the annual event and prompting a swift evacuation. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents, according to research from three sources. The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been postponed and will be rescheduled within 30 days, multiple reports indicate.
The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, according to research from four sources. The suspect faces preliminary charges of using a firearm and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and acting attorney general Todd Blanche said. The suspect will be arraigned on Monday in federal district court, Pirro confirmed. Investigators believe the suspect was working alone and there is no further danger to the public, Interim police chief Jeffery Carroll said.
One Secret Service agent was hit but is 'in good spirits', the President said.
One Secret Service agent was hit but is 'in good spirits', President Trump said. One officer was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest and taken to hospital, according to research from four sources. The suspect was not struck by gunfire and was taken to hospital for evaluation, Carroll said.
The suspect was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives, Carroll said. The exact condition of the injured officer and agent has not been disclosed, and the motive of the suspect remains unknown.
As you would imagine, with His Majesty the King, this week our teams are working closely to ensure that security arrangements are put appropriately in place.
King Charles III's state visit to the United States is proceeding as planned despite the shooting incident, according to high-confidence claims. King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a three-day State Visit, research from two sources indicates. President Trump said the state visit is scheduled for April 27-30. Buckingham Palace has not confirmed exact dates for the visit. Security measures for the royal visit are under review after the shooting, major media reports. Chief secretary to Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: 'As you would imagine, with His Majesty the King, this week our teams are working closely to ensure that security arrangements are put appropriately in place.' He added: 'As you would imagine, the government and the Palace were in close cooperation with American counterparts in advance of the visit anyway, and further discussions will be taking place today, ahead of next week.' President Trump said: 'I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!'
The King is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, major media reports. The transatlantic trip will be subject to the King being well enough, major media reports. According to www.aol.com, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed concern about security for the royal visit. Social media users expressed concerns about the safety of King Charles and Queen Camilla during their visit. The specific security changes being considered for the royal visit have not been detailed, and it remains unclear whether Buckingham Palace will officially confirm the visit dates before the King's health is assessed.
As you would imagine, the government and the Palace were in close cooperation with American counterparts in advance of the visit anyway, and further discussions will be taking place today, ahead of next week.
I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!
You know what? I’m going to treat you to a state dinner, you can come to the US, and I’m not going to drag you around the Lincoln Memorial. You can just have dinner and then go to bed.
President Trump described the shooter as a 'lone wolf' and said all protectees were safe.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed concern about security for the royal visit.