A White House correspondents event was disrupted after gunfire was reported during the gathering, prompting Donald Trump to leave the venue under security escort.
According to initial reports, an armed suspect was detained following the incident.
Authorities said one police officer was injured during the response to the attack.
Details regarding the motive, the identity of the suspect, and the full sequence of events have not yet been officially released.
The incident has raised immediate concerns about security procedures surrounding high-profile political events, particularly those involving senior US officials.
The disruption underscores the sensitivity of presidential security and the potential implications of armed breaches in heavily protected environments.
