Trump evacuated from venue of correspondents' dinner

What you need to know

• Trump was reported unhurt after he was moved off the stage after a loud noise
• Trump was attending event for first time as president

Trump reported uninjured

Trump and the First Lady were removed from the stage by Secret Service agents just minutes into the annual dinner of White House correspondents.

There were no reports of injuries, with reporters saying Trump was safe. One law enforcement official told the Associated Press that a shooter opened fire.

The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall at the Washington Hilton as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds.

"Out of the way, sir!" someone yelled. Others yelled to duck.

The annual event is a celebration of press freedom but has drawn scrutiny because of the tense relationship between the Trump administration and the media.

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton after shots were apparently fired. 

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