ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep shock and concern over a reported shooting incident during a dinner event at the White House in Washington, DC.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the disturbing incident that took place during the White House dinner.
He further stated that he was relieved to learn that Donald Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees were safe.
Deeply shocked by the disturbing shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., a short while ago. Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and I wish…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 26, 2026Prime Minister Sharif added that his thoughts and prayers are with them, and he wished continued safety and well-being for all those present at the event.
A shooting incident took place during a dinner hosted at the White House in honor of media representatives.
The gathering was attended by approximately 2,600 people, including the President, the First Lady, and Vice President J. D. Vance. After the gunfire, law enforcement authorities directed that the event be immediately shut down to ensure everyone’s safety.
Attendees of the dinner ducked under tables amid scenes of widespread confusion during the incident.
Trump, who was seated on a stage at the front of the ballroom next to first lady Melania Trump, was quickly surrounded by U.S. Secret Service members, while many attendees ducked under their tables.
Video of the event shows the president being ushered off the stage a few seconds later, as armed guards wearing tactical gear and large rifles appeared on the dais.
Numerous other top Trump administration officials were at the event, including Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
“I know everyone is going to want as many details as possible, and right now we don’t have them,” she said from the stage.
U.S. Attorney for Washington Jeanine Pirro, who was attending the event, said in a social media post that the Secret Service “is now in charge of” the building following the shooting.
A shooter has been taken into custody, according to members of the White House pool with President Trump.