In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom

Event disrupts White House Correspondents’ dinner

US President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ dinner after reports of gunfire erupted at a Washington DC hotel. The sudden noise caused panic among attendees, including prominent figures in politics, diplomacy, and media, who scrambled for safety beneath tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom.

Suspect identified, formal charges pending

The individual responsible for the incident has been named as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California. US authorities confirmed he will face official accusations in court on Monday. At least one security officer sustained injuries during the commotion and is currently receiving medical attention.

The sequence of events unfolded as captured in the following images.