Trump evacuation LIVE: President rushed from White House correspondents' dinner as suspected gunshots heard

NewsUS NewsDonald TrumpLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoTrump evacuation LIVE: President rushed from White House correspondents' dinner as suspected gunshots heardThe ballroom is currently on lockdown after the suspected 'gunshots' were heardGunshots were heard at the White House correspondents' dinner(Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for OP)NewsOlivia BeesonUS President Trump has been rushed from a White House correspondents' dinner after suspected gunshots were heard. The security incident interrupted the program as dinner attendees ducked under tables due to what sounded like gunshots rang out somewhere near the ballroom. Trump was quickly escorted out of the room by secret service agents. Several thousand people are in lockdown in the main ballroom. This is a live news story, follow below for further updates. ‌ New UpdatesKey EventsTrump says shooter apprehended View PostToday02:25 BSTTrump says shooter apprehended The shooter has been "apprehended" according to a post from Donald Trump on his social media site. "I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. "Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again," he said. Olivia BeesonToday02:24 BSTChaos inside ballroomImages show chaos inside the ballroom as attendees ducked under tables for shelter. Security helped some guests evacuate from the building. Guests take cover from suspected gunshots Katie Miller and Stephen Miller are escorted after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner Olivia BeesonToday02:20 BSTTrump still at venue The White House pool was still on site at the Washington Hilton at 20:56 local time (01:56 BST), meaning the US president remains at the venue. Olivia BeesonToday02:19 BSTHelicopter and police vehicles at scene There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, but initial reports suggest that the sounds of gunshots were heard. Emergency sirens can be heard as vehicles rush to the scene and a helicopter is circling. Olivia BeesonToday02:10 BSTTrump escorted by secret service membersTrump appeared to be mid conversation when he was escorted by secret service members away from the venue following what sounded like gunshots. Loud bangs could be heard and as the president was rushed out secret service members called out “stay down, stay down”. Trump's top advisor, Stephen Miller, was also escorted from the venue. Olivia BeesonFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchatComments‌ ‌ ‌