US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunfire erupted at the Washington Hilton, leaving the room in chaos.
Gary O'Donoghue, the BBC's chief US correspondent, was present when shots rang out. He described a scene of confusion and fear as attendees scrambled to understand what was happening.
'You just didn't know,' O'Donoghue said, recalling the uncertainty that gripped the ballroom.
The President and First Lady Melania Trump had been engaged in conversation when a disturbance at the White House table signaled danger. Security swiftly moved Trump to safety as the room descended into disarray.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the gathered journalists and officials, highlighting the ever-present security threats at high-profile events.