(Web Desk) - United States President Donald Trump was escorted out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner event after blasts were heard in the room at the Washington Hilton.
As per still unconfirmed reports, shots have reportedly been fired.
The first lady, Melania Trump, as well as other members of the Trump cabinet, were also rushed out of the room by Secret Service agents.
Attendees of the dinner ducked under tables amid scenes of widespread confusion during the incident, our Washington correspondent reports from the event
A shooter has been taken into custody, according to members of the White House pool with President Trump.
TRUMP URGED EVENT TO CONTINUE AND SAYS SHOOTER APPREHENDED
"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.
Seven to eight gun shots were fired, according to a security official at the event who is familiar with the fast-moving situation.
There were conflicting reports about whether the suspected gunman was killed or taken into custody.
The story is developing, more to come