Buckingham Palace Reviews Security for King's US Visit After Washington Shooting

were fired at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting Secret Service agents to escort President Trump and US Vice-President from the stage. Attendees sheltered under tables as the situation unfolded. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, rushed past a checkpoint with multiple weapons.

Police took him into custody, and he is expected to be formally charged in court on two counts on Monday. President Trump later told reporters that a Secret Service agent was shot at very close range but protected by a bullet-proof vest. No other injuries were reported, though questions arose about event security, with a BBC correspondent noting that no one looked at his ID.

“I fought like hell to stay at the event, but ultimately followed advice and returned to the White House.”

The itinerary includes addressing both houses of Congress, visiting the 9/11 memorial in New York, and attending a wreath-laying ceremony in Virginia to honor fallen US and UK soldiers. A government minister stated that appropriate security measures are in place relative to the risk, with close cooperation between UK and US officials.

Further discussions were set to occur today ahead of the visit. The shadow home secretary emphasized the importance of reviewing the monarch's security overnight to ensure no loopholes, while urging that the trip proceed to prevent violence from disrupting diplomatic relations.

expressed shock at the incident and relief that all attendees, including President Trump and First Lady Melania, were safe. He condemned any attack on democratic institutions or press freedom in the strongest terms. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey described the scenes as really shocking and stated that political violence is wrong, expressing thankfulness that no lives were lost.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, noted relief that all were safe and warned that the use of violence means everyone loses, regardless of political disagreements.

The shooting raised questions about motives, with CBS News reporting the suspect told authorities he targeted Trump officials, though police stated the motive remains unknown. President Trump attributed such attempts to attackers targeting big names who have made significant impacts.