What it was like in the room during gunshots at Trump event
The BBC's Tom Bateman recounts the scene from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots went off.
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The BBC's Tom Bateman recounts the scene from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots went off.
A firsthand account of the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when gunshots were heard, leading to a swift evacuation of attendees, including President Trump.
A detailed timeline of the events during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including the evacuation of President Trump and other officials.
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