Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and police officers are searching an address in Torrance, California, after gunshots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The incident happened about 20:35 ET (00:35 GMT, 01:35 BST)
Donald Trump has been rushed to safety, and the gunman was brought down by the Secret Service
One Secret Service officer was shot at very close range, but was saved by his bullet-proof vest, Trump says.
The president has shared footage that seems to show the start of the shooting
The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, US media report – he will be formally charged in court on Monday
“We all crawled under our table for what felt like a long time,” writes a BBC journalist at the dinner.
[BBC]
Stay ahead with the latest updates! Join The ConclaveNG on WhatsApp and Telegram for real-time news alerts, breaking stories, and exclusive content delivered straight to your phone. Don’t miss a headline — subscribe now!
