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Secret Service agent injured by gunfire at White House event
A Secret Service agent was injured during the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots were fired. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed the agent was struck by buckshot. (sources: fortune, washingtonpost, cnn, reuters, spectator)
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The incident involved a suspect who allegedly fired a shotgun, resulting in injury to a Secret Service agent. Evidence indicates that a pellet from the shotgun was found in the agent's protective vest.
- A Secret Service agent was injured by buckshot during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that ballistic evidence links the suspect to the shooting.
- There is growing momentum to reschedule the White House Correspondents' Dinner following the incident.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events attended by government officials.
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