Washington, April 26 (QNA) - A US security official announced that an officer was injured by a bullet that struck his protective vest during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Another official from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that the suspect had fired at a member of the Secret Service, adding that the agent was unharmed.

In the same context, the head of the White House Correspondents' Association said that everyone was safe following the shooting and confirmed that the event would be rescheduled.

The shooting took place at a hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner, attended by Donald Trump.

Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump and the First Lady out of the event hall on Saturday night after gunfire was heard.

About an hour after being removed from the event, Donald Trump said on the Truth Social platform that the gunman had been arrested. He added that it had been an eventful night in Washington and that the Secret Service and law enforcement had done an excellent job. 

The US president went on to say that the shooter had been apprehended and that he had suggested allowing matters to proceed as they were, but that he would fully adhere to law enforcement guidance, which would soon determine the next steps.

He added that regardless of that decision, the evening would be very different from what had been planned and would have to be reorganized.

In a later post, he noted that law enforcement had asked them to leave the building in accordance with standard procedures and that he would comply immediately.

He also said that the First Lady, the Vice President, and all cabinet members were in good health, adding that they would address the public shortly.

He concluded by saying that he had spoken with all officials responsible for the event and that it would be rescheduled within 30 days.

In the same context, the United States Secret Service confirmed that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were safe after the shooting during the dinner they were attending. (QNA)