In pictures: The White House press gala shooting night

Attendees leave the Washington Hilton after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on 25 April, 2026. Photo: AFP/BSS

The empty stage is seen after US President Donald Trump and other top leaders were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night. Photo: AP/UNB

Members of law enforcement respond during the White House correspondents’ dinner. Photo: AP/UNB

Attendees check their phones in the lobby of the Washington Hilton after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on 25 April, 2026. Photo: AFP/BSS

A police officer walks through the lobby of the Washington Hilton after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on 25 April, 2026. Photo: AFP/BSS

Law enforcement personnel detain a person of interest in Washington, DC, US 25 April, 2026. Photo: Donald Trump/Truth Social

US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House in Washington, DC, on 25 April, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB

Agents draw their guns at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on 25 April, 2026. Photo: AFP/BSS

Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday. Photo: AP/UNB