Event Brief
Gunfire heard at Washington DC hotel ballroom
Filed: Apr 26, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: Secret Service agents flooded a Washington DC hotel ballroom as President Trump was rushed off stage after gunfire was heard.
WHO: Secret Service agents
WHAT: Secret Service agents flooded a hotel ballroom and Trump was rushed off stage after gunfire was heard
WHEN: Apr 26, 2026 at 2:24 AM ET
WHERE: Washington DC, USA
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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