Asiye Yilmaz

The suspected gunman involved in a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday evening was a guest at the hotel where the event was held, police said.

Jeffrey Carroll, interim chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, said authorities are still working to determine the suspect’s motive and intended target, noting the individual was not previously known to law enforcement.

Carroll said the suspect charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, as well as a handgun and multiple knives. He added that the suspect was not struck by gunfire and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Law enforcement has secured a hotel room linked to the suspect and is conducting searches to determine its contents, he said.

Officials believe the individual acted alone, with no other suspects identified at this stage, according to CBS News.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the annual event at the Washington Hilton, and were unharmed.

Trump said one person was in custody after the incident. He described the suspect as a “very sick person” and a “thug” who had attacked the US Constitution.

Others in attendance included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

WTOP / Jimmy Alexander

WTOP / Jimmy Alexander

WTOP / Jimmy Alexander

WTOP / Jimmy Alexander

Advertisement

Former Washington Commanders wide receiver Santana Moss spent Saturday morning running drills, greeting families and encouraging young athletes at a clinic for children with special needs.

The event held at Ballou High School in Southeast D.C. was hosted by Moss’ 89 Ways to Give Foundation in partnership with Health Services for Children with Special Needs.

“We’ve got a bunch of kids out here going through drills,” Moss said. “I’m here to make sure they have a great time.”

Between stations, Moss stopped to shake hands, pose for selfies and talk with participants and their families.

“You can come out and make a difference. Make an impact with just your presence,” he said.

Organizers said the clinic was designed to give children a chance to learn the basics, build confidence and have fun in a supportive environment.

Ashley Young, who helped plan the event, said creating opportunities for children with disabilities is personal to her.

“Even though my child doesn’t have a disability, being able to work with kids who do and put on events like this means a lot to me,” Young said.

Moss said the clinic was about more than football fundamentals. He said he wants kids to leave believing they can succeed well beyond the field.

“I always tell them, if you can touch me, you can be me,” Moss said. “It’s not necessarily about being a football player it’s about being successful in life.”

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

© 2026 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Three fallen Mississippi law enforcement officers will be honored in the nation’s capitol.

The names of Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr., Jackson Police Officer Bryan Pippin, and Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears, were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial serves as the nation’s monument honoring federal, state, local, and tribal officers who died in the line of duty.

This year, the names of 363 fallen officers were added to the memorial. Of the new additions, 109 officers lost their lives in 2025. Shields and Brashears are among those who died last year.

“As we come together to honor the officers we’ve lost, we reflect not only on their sacrifice, but on the commitment that called them to serve,” William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, said.

“Their bravery and dedication leave a lasting mark on our nation and on all who follow in their footsteps. This is a moment to remember their stories, support their loved ones, and carry their legacy forward with enduring respect.”

Shields, who was 37 at the time of his death, was responding to a domestic services call on Midway Road in Terry on the night of Feb. 23 when Eric Brown, 42, shot and killed him. Brown shot two others, confirmed by law enforcement to be his wife and a “female accomplice,” before turning the gun on himself.

Brashears, who was 45 at the time of his passing, was involved in a fatal car wreck on Highway 15 near the Harrison and Stone county line while heading home on Oct. 17. The deputy’s cruiser reportedly collided with a horse at the scene.

Pippin, on the other hand, passed away in 2021 after losing a months long battle with COVID-19. The veteran Jackson police officer was 52 at the time of his passing. Pippin was hospitalized with the virus in July 2021 and died two months later.

All of the officers added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year will have their names read aloud during a candlelight vigil on May 13.