WASHINGTON D.C. — President Trump confirmed that the suspect in the shooting near the White House press briefing area has been apprehended, while praising the “quick and courageous” response from the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies.
In a message posted shortly after the incident, President Trump described the evening in Washington as “very unusual,” emphasizing that security forces brought the situation under control in a short amount of time. He stated that the suspect had been taken into custody, contradicting initial reports of a fatality.
President Trump also expressed a desire for the event to continue, suggesting to “let the show go on,” though the final decision rests with law enforcement. He said a decision would be made shortly.
Regardless of the outcome, President Trump noted that the evening was “no longer as originally planned” and may need to be rescheduled for another time.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the motive, the suspect’s identity, or the specific context of the incident.
