The White House Correspondents’ Association has postponed the annual dinner following a shooting incident near the venue, prompting an immediate review of British security protocols. The event, traditionally a gathering of journalists, politicians, and celebrities, was due to take place on Saturday evening at the Washington Hilton. Law enforcement sources confirm that an unidentified assailant fired multiple rounds outside the hotel’s perimeter, striking two security personnel.
Both are in stable condition. The motives remain unclear, but officials have ruled out terrorism pending further investigation. In London, the Home Office announced a cross-departmental assessment of protective measures for high-profile events, citing the need to “learn from international incidents.
” The review will examine crowd control, perimeter hardening, and response coordination. This is a developing story. More details to follow as they emerge.
