"Get out of the way, sir," security personnel saved Trump's life after the attacker fired five to eight bullets.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The annual US Correspondents' Association dinner at the White House was rocked by chaos when an attacker fired five to eight shots Saturday night. President Donald Trump, top US officials, and hundreds of guests were forced to evacuate the Washington Hilton.

There were no immediate reports of injuries, according to officials. A law enforcement official said a shooter opened fire during the incident.

The dinner was attended by several senior leaders, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. No one was injured.

Updates so far 

Trump is reportedly safe and uninjured. There were no immediate reports of injuries to anyone attending the event. Witnesses said they heard five to eight gunshots, according to the AP report.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that a shooter was involved in the incident, but the circumstances of the incident remain unclear. Senior officials were evacuated and tight security was imposed at the venue. Authorities have not yet released full details of the incident.

Chaos inside the banquet hall

As Secret Service personnel and other law enforcement officers entered the banquet hall, panic quickly spread. Guests were seen hiding under tables while security personnel quickly secured the area.

During the evacuation, someone shouted, "Get out of the way, sir!" Others also shouted, telling people to duck down.

Witnesses inside the venue said they heard what sounded like five to eight gunshots moments before the room was evacuated.

heavy security arrangements

The banquet hall, where hundreds of prominent journalists, celebrities and national leaders had gathered ahead of Trump's scheduled speech, was immediately evacuated.

National Guard troops later took charge inside the building. Guests were allowed to leave the premises but were not allowed back in. In addition to the authorities' actions, security outside the hotel was also significantly tightened.

Who was the attacker?

Authorities did not immediately confirm the exact nature of the threat or provide any information about the suspected attacker. A law-enforcement official confirmed there was an attacker, but no further details about the operation were released immediately after the incident.

Investigators are expected to review witness statements, security footage and evidence from the scene.

High-profile event interrupted

Trump's appearance at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was a significant moment, as it was reported to be his first attendance at the event as president.

The dinner traditionally brings together political leaders, journalists, and celebrities. It often highlights the complex and sometimes antagonistic relationship between the media and the administration.

The Saturday night gathering was suddenly overshadowed by a security threat, turning a high-profile social and political event into the scene of emergency action.

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