What it was like in the room during gunshots at Trump event
The BBC's Tom Bateman recounts the scene from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots went off.
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The BBC's Tom Bateman recounts the scene from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots went off.
A firsthand account of the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when gunshots were heard, leading to a swift evacuation of attendees, including President Trump.
A detailed timeline of the events during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including the evacuation of President Trump and other officials.
CNN's Wolf Blitzer recounts his experience during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, detailing the moments leading up to and following the gunfire.
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