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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Farrell

Erika Kirk ushered out of the Washington Hilton after shooting

  • A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, leading to the arrest of 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who faces firearm-related charges.
  • Erika Kirk, attending as a guest of Fox News, was visibly distressed at the event, six months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in Utah.
  • An officer sustained a non-fatal bullet wound to a bullet-resistant vest during the incident, and the armed suspect was apprehended.
  • While Trump was uninjured and quickly removed from the stage, the incident has raised instant questions about security precautions for the high-profile gathering.
  • The shooting disrupted the annual event, which was scrutinized as it marked Trump's first attendance since becoming president, and Erika Kirk recently arranged a White House meeting for MAHA advocates.

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