In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

Follow live updates from The Hindu as Donald Trump, JD Vance evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after a shooting incident.

Here are some of the chaotic scenes that occurred in the aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

Panic gripped the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending guests diving for cover as security evacuated the US president.

Chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as gunshots interrupted the event, prompting a swift evacuation of President Trump.

Lawmakers and reporters in shock after Washington press event abruptly ends following gunshots

Leaders of Canada, Mexico and Australia denounce political violence and voice their appreciation that Donald Trump and guests at correspondents dinner are unharmed

The intrigue before the White House Correspondents' Dinner had been about Trump-press tensions. Gunshots cut the evening short.

Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.

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Leaders condemned political violence after US President Donald Trump had to be evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner.

A Washington DC event rapidly descending in fear and panic and fear after gunshots is, sadly, of a piece with the chaotic tragedy of our times

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Trump was abruptly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out.

Heavily armed Secret Service agents flooded the stage and a broad collection of law enforcement and National Guard descended on the hotel.

Conspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump.

In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.