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Security Nightmare At White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Gunman Assembled “Long Weapon” From Bag In Unmonitored Room, Charged Ballroom, Opened Fire — Officer Hit In Vest

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April 26, 2026

A major security breach unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a gunman assembled a “long” weapon inside a lightly monitored area near the terrace-level entrance of the Washington Hilton.

Security Nightmare At White House Correspondents' Dinner: Gunman Assembled "Long Weapon" From Bag In Unmonitored Room, Charged Ballroom, Opened Fire — Officer Hit In Vest

According to a volunteer witness, the room had bar carts being stored and “no security” at the time of the assembly.

Witness Helen Mabus described the gun as not looking like a typical firearm, noting it was put together from a bag.

The gunman then rushed toward the stairs leading down to the ballroom and opened fire in multiple directions. Witnesses estimated at least ten shots were fired.

Security Nightmare At White House Correspondents' Dinner: Gunman Assembled "Long Weapon" From Bag In Unmonitored Room, Charged Ballroom, Opened Fire — Officer Hit In Vest

A law enforcement officer was struck, hit in the vest, with his condition currently unclear.

One individual is in custody. President Trump, Melania Trump, and Vice President Vance were quickly evacuated by the Secret Service.Continue Your, Reading. .