US President Donald Trump has urged calm after a dramatic security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Trump praised the response of security agencies, saying they 'acted quickly and bravely' to apprehend the shooter.
The incident unfolded when gunfire broke out as Trump attended the press dinner in Washington on Saturday night. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took cover and were evacuated immediately.
According to the US Secret Service, one suspect has been taken into custody, and Trump and the First Lady are safe.
Trump has announced that the event will be rescheduled within 30 days and will address a press conference shortly.
