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The incident occurred as the gala was just beginning to toast the Washington press corps, turning the star-studded “nerd prom” into a scene of panic and confusion
While the motive remains under investigation, Interim DC Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll confirmed that the suspect appeared to be a “lone actor” and was likely a guest at the hotel, suggesting there was no broader threat to the public following his arrest. The intensity of the confrontation resulted in one Secret Service agent being shot at close range.
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