The incident occurred during an event at the Washington Hilton hotel, attended by approximately 2,600 guests. According to available information, the attacker fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent but was quickly subdued and arrested. President Trump later stated that the agent who was hit was wearing a bulletproof vest and did not sustain serious injuries. Authorities said the suspect acted alone and was in possession of multiple weapons, including a shotgun, a pistol, and knives. Security cameras captured the moment the suspect passed through a checkpoint, after which agents reacted and drew their weapons. Panic broke out among attendees at the time of the shooting, with people taking cover under tables while security personnel evacuated top officials. The dinner was interrupted and canceled due to the incident, and an investigation is ongoing. According to the president, federal agents have searched the suspect's home in California. This event follows two earlier assassination attempts on Trump during the 2024 election campaign. The White House Correspondents' Dinner is traditionally held at the Washington Hilton, which has previously been the site of security incidents, including the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan in 1981.