President Trump and other members of his cabinet were swiftly evacuated after the shooting at tonight’s White House Correspondents Dinner.
Fortunately, President Trump and everyone in attendance at the event are safe and unharmed.
However, the media is now reporting that one Secret Service member was shot in the chest during the terrible incident.
His protective vest stopped the bullet from likely killing him, and he was taken to a nearby hospital.
This clip from Fox News shared more details:
🚨 JUST IN: A US Secret Service agent was SHOT in the chest area — but the vest BLOCKED it from doing damage, Fox reports
Good! Pray for that hero 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/xAufRGdLTp
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 26, 2026
The officer is expected to be okay.
Thankfully, his protective vest did its job and saved his life!
CNN confirmed:
A US Secret Service officer was shot at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night, three people familiar told CNN.
The bullet struck the officer’s protective gear and they were taken to a local hospital.
The officer is expected to survive, the sources say.
During his press conference after the shooting, President Trump said that he has spoken with the officer and that he is doing well.
Watch:
.@POTUS: "A man charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons, and he was taken down by some very brave members of Secret Service… One officer was shot, but saved… the vest did the job. I just spoke to the officer, and he's doing great." pic.twitter.com/ypKrVT8YPU
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 26, 2026
Please keep the officer in your prayers.
God Bless him!
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