Police say motive unknown in White House dinner attack
Investigators say the motive remains unclear in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, with interim police chief Jeffery Carroll saying it is too early to determine who the suspect intended to target.
Authorities believe the suspect had been staying at the Washington Hilton, allowing access to the venue.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the suspect faces preliminary charges, including firearm-related offences and assault on an officer, with more charges expected as the investigation continues. The suspect is set to appear in federal court on Monday.
Trump said he does not believe the shooting in Washington is linked to Iran, adding that authorities will continue investigating the incident.
Image shared by Trump shows alleged suspect in shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner on 25 April 2026. AFP