An armed gunman breached a federal checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the annual correspondents' dinner, wounding a Secret Service officer before...
WASHINGTON — In a stunning breach of high-level security that carries chilling historical resonance, a black-tie gathering of the nation’s political and media elite descended into panic on April 25, 2026, when an armed intruder allegedly charged through a federal checkpoint at the Washington Hilton and opened fire, wounding a U.S. Secret Service officer before being subdued just outside the main ballroom.
The shooting, which occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m., triggered the immediate tactical evacuation of President Donald Trump, cabinet members, and senior administration officials. It abruptly ended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and launched a sweeping federal prosecution.