Trump's Bodyguard Shot, Bullet Hits Protective Gear

A United States Secret Service officer was shot at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The bullet struck the officer’s protective gear.

According to CNN, on Sunday (26/4/2026), this information was provided by three sources familiar with the incident. The bullet hit the officer’s protective equipment, and he was taken to a local hospital.

The officer is expected to survive. Meanwhile, the shooter has been arrested.

For context, the Secret Service is responsible for protecting the US President, Vice President, their families, and visiting dignitaries. The Secret Service also secures events attended by these officials.

The shooting occurred at the Hilton Washington DC hotel on Saturday night (25/4) US time. Gunshots were heard outside the main ballroom where the event was taking place.

Secret Service agents guarding the venue were heard shouting ‘shots fired’. They immediately evacuated US President Donald Trump from the location.

“A pretty tense night in Washington DC. The Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we ‘LET THE EVENT CONTINUE’ but it will be fully guided by Law Enforcement. They will make the decision soon. Regardless of the decision, tonight will be far different from what was planned, and we will just have to do it again,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social after being evacuated.

Trump was reportedly taken to the White House. The event was ultimately postponed.