Secret Service agent injured in shooting at correspondents dinner event

A Secret Service agent was struck by buckshot fired from a man who is charged in connection with an attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred at the event, which took place at the Washington Hilton hotel.

The suspect allegedly fired a gun at the dinner, striking the Secret Service agent’s vest and causing injury. A pellet found in the agent’s vest has been linked to the suspect as evidence.

US Attorney Damian Williams stated that the suspect “definitively” shot the Secret Service agent during the attack. The incident is under investigation by the Secret Service and local authorities.

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is an annual event that brings together journalists, politicians, and celebrities for a night of comedy and discussion. The dinner has been marred by controversy in recent years, including a 2011 incident in which comedian Stephen Colbert was heckled by a Republican congressman.

The suspect’s identity has not been released, but prosecutors have stated that they are working to build a case against the individual.

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