Update | Suspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents' dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — The suspect in a shooting incident at a high-profile correspondents' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and other senior US officials was carrying guns and knives and was believed to be acting alone, the mayor of Washington said Saturday night.

"We have no reason to believe at this time that anyone else was involved," Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference. "At this point, it does appear he is a lone actor."

She added, "There does not appear to be any sort of danger to the public at this time."

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the suspect has been charged with firearms and assault charges.

The shooting suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

Trump said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons before stopped by Secret Service. One officer was shot, but he was protected by a bulletproof vest.

"He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job," Trump said.

The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall at the Washington Hilton as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. Audible gasps echoed through the ballroom as guests realized something was happening.

Hundreds of journalists got on phones to call in information.

All officials protected by the Secret Service were evacuated. Those in attendance included Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — and many other leaders of the Trump administration.

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