A shooting incident broke out during a dinner event in Washington attended by former US President Donald Trump, triggering panic among guests but leaving the president unharmed. The incident happened at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where media representatives and guests had gathered for an annual dinner.
According to reports, the program had just begun when gunshots were heard inside the venue. Security teams reacted immediately. Secret Service officers surrounded President Trump and moved him out of the hall within seconds. More than 2,600 people were present at the event. Many guests took cover under tables as confusion spread across the room.
Soon after, law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspected attacker was arrested at the scene. President Trump later told reporters that the suspect tried to fire from a distance of about 15 yards. He also revealed that the attacker was carrying multiple weapons. One security officer was shot during the incident but survived because he was wearing a bulletproof vest.
Meanwhile, President Trump clarified that the suspect belongs to California. He stressed that, in his view, the attack has no connection to current tensions between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan Strongly Condemns the Incident
Following the incident, strong reactions came from Pakistan. The Pakistani government condemned the attack and expressed relief over President Trump’s safety. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared a message on social media, calling the shooting deeply disturbing.
He stated that it was reassuring to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other guests were safe. He also expressed solidarity with the people of the United States at a difficult moment.
Earlier, just moments before the shooting, President Trump and White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt were reportedly shown a warning note. Shortly after that, security forces sprang into action. Later, President Trump shared an image of the suspect and described the night as unusual but said he would not cancel public events out of fear.
In conclusion, US authorities continue their investigation, while security measures around future events are expected to be reviewed. Despite the scare, officials emphasized that swift action helped prevent a far more serious outcome.
