Trump Dinner Shooting: PM Modi Expresses Relief After Gunman Arrested in DC

A shooting incident occurred during a dinner party at the Washington Hilton Hotel, attended by US President Donald Trump, while while no injuries were reported among the guests, the Secret Service successfully apprehended the assailant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted to the security breach, expressing his relief over the safety of President Trump and his family while condemning the act of violence.

PM Modi's Reaction and Condemnation of Violence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on the incident. He expressed satisfaction that the President was unharmed and emphasized that violence has no place in a democracy. PM Modi wrote, "Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and the Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a hotel in Washington DC. I extend my best wishes for their safety and well-being.

Suspect Identification and Officer's Narrow Escape

Following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, President Donald Trump stated that the suspect was carrying multiple lethal weapons. Authorities identified the attacker as 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, a resident of Torrance, California. The US Attorney confirmed that the suspect faces charges of weapons possession and assault. During the incident, a Secret Service officer was shot at close range but was saved by his bulletproof vest. Trump later released a video showing the suspect running near security barriers as agents pursued him.

Chaos at the Ballroom and Guest Safety

The shooting took place outside the ballroom where Trump and other high-profile guests were gathered. As shots rang out, panic ensued among the hundreds of guests, many of whom sought cover under tables. " and "Stay down" as Secret Service agents rushed to escort President Trump off the stage. Outside the hotel, National Guard members and other law enforcement officers secured the perimeter while helicopters patrolled the airspace above the venue.

Event Postponement and Notable Attendees

Weijia Jiang, President of the White House Correspondents' Association, announced that the event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. The dinner was attended by several top officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and House Speaker Mike Johnson with his wife Kelly. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries also commented on the event, stating that violence and chaos in America must end. Washington DC Mayor and Interim Police Chief Carroll assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that the suspect is in custody, though the exact motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. According to the interim police chief, the suspect had been staying at the same hotel where the dinner was being hosted.

Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2026