A high-profile evening in Washington D.C. turned chaotic tonight as law enforcement officials responded to multiple security incidents near the venue hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Authorities confirmed that a protester successfully breached the perimeter and rushed a motorcade as it arrived at the event location.
The individual involved in the motorcade incident was immediately apprehended by Secret Service agents and local police officers.
No injuries were reported in connection with the breach, though the event caused significant alarm among attendees and security personnel stationed outside the building.
Simultaneously, reports emerged regarding a separate shooting incident occurring inside the building hosting the dinner.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene immediately following the initial reports of gunfire, and the area was placed under a strict lockdown to ensure the safety of those inside.
Details regarding the nature of the shooting remain limited as the situation continues to develop rapidly.
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