The FBI has confirmed that the suspect involved in the shooting is now in custody, with their Washington field office actively engaged in the response, according to reports from the Associated Press.
In addition, the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department has announced that its officers are currently on the scene. They are working closely with federal law enforcement to manage the situation. The department communicated via social media, stating, “We will provide updated information once confirmed.”
The incident occurred just as an event was beginning to unfold. Guests were in the midst of enjoying a spring pea and burrata salad, while waitstaff prepared to serve the next course. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted as armed security personnel stormed the ballroom, urgently instructing everyone to take cover.
“We will provide updated information once confirmed,” the message said.
The event was getting underway when armed security rushed in
Attendees were eating a spring pea and burrata salad, and waiters had begun preparing to bring out the next course when a security detail appeared on the ballroom floor and yelled for everyone to get down.
Journalists in gowns and tuxedos ducked near tables as wine splattered onto white tablecloths and glasses clinked in the hurry to seek safety.
Armed security burst through the doors of the ballroom and raced toward the dais where Trump sat as attendees ducked or crouched under tables. At one point, someone in the room shouted, “USA!”
