EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Secret Service agent was wounded after a gunman opened fire during a high-profile Washington gala, prompting a rapid evacuation of top officials.
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.