5 to 6 shots heard at Correspondents' Dinner

Shots Interrupt WHCA Dinner, Triggering Chaos

What was supposed to be a polished Washington social night turned into a security scare, according to multiple reports and videos shared online.

Minutes before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was set to begin at the Washington Hilton, people inside the venue said they heard several gunshots.

The event reportedly had President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, Secretary Pete Hegseth, Karoline Leavitt, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and other officials in attendance.

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, was also reportedly there and was seen shaken as the situation unfolded. For a town that loves to preach about “norms,” it sure got a fast lesson in how fragile a fancy dinner becomes when real danger shows up.

Officials identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, a former teacher and was staying at the Hotel. He was armed ith a shotgun, handgun and several knives.

Reported on Fox, he voted for Kamala Harris.