'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fear at correspondents' dinner

Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.

Boston Globe journalists recount the frightening scene as President Trump and other leaders were evacuated amid reports of a shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

CBS News provides insights into the events inside the ballroom during the security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including the evacuation of President Trump.

An account of the events inside the ballroom during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association dinner when a gunman attempted to breach the venue.

Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old California educator, attempted to enter the White House Correspondents' Association dinner armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives. Shortly before the failed attack, Allen sent a manifesto to his family criticizing the event's security, describing it as shockingly lax and ineffective. He detailed his unimpeded journey across the U.S. and claimed he entered the Washington Hilton without encountering serious security measures, despite being heavily armed.

Armed police responded swiftly to a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where shots were fired outside the ballroom, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials.

A suspect armed with multiple weapons was charged after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and other top leaders.