Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting is from Torrance, sources say

The suspect in custody following a shooting that caused President Donald Trump and top administration officials to quickly evacuate from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night is a man from Torrance, federal prosecutors said.

The man, who has not yet been identified, allegedly charged at a security checkpoint in the lobby of the Washington Hilton Hotel before exchanging gunfire with law enforcement and being tackled.

The U.S. Secret Service evacuated the president, Vice President JD Vance, and the first and second lady from the stage in the ballroom. The agency said Trump and “all protectees” were not injured.

A Secret Service agent was shot in the gunfire exchange but survived, according to the president. The suspect, who was not shot, was taken to the hospital, police said.

In a press conference, Trump said the suspect is from California, was armed with multiple weapons and is believed to be a “lone wolf.” Bill Essayli, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, confirmed to NBC Los Angeles that he is from Torrance.

Speaking at a press conference after being evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump described the event as an evening of unity between the press and both sides of the political aisle.

The suspect was allegedly a guest at the hotel. He will be arraigned on two charges, according to Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

Officials said he has no criminal record.

Many attendees who left the ballroom were unable to get back in amid confusion about whether the dinner would resume. The dinner was later scrapped and is expected to be rescheduled.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information arrives.