A gunman opening fire inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has triggered urgent questions about whether gaps in security allowed him to get dangerously close to Donald Trump and other senior officials. The incident, which unfolded late on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, forced the President and his cabinet to be rushed out as guests took cover, according to Reuters.
Authorities say the suspect, armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives, charged a Secret Service checkpoint in the hotel lobby before being tackled and arrested. A Secret Service agent was injured, while the suspect was taken to hospital for evaluation.
