Washington, Apr 26 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that he was “deeply shocked” by the shooting incident took place at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC.
“Deeply shocked by the disturbing shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., a short while ago,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline after an event, which was being attended by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, was interrupted when an individual opened fire, prompting an immediate evacuation.
Later, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the shooter had been apprehended and that the first lady, Vice President JD Vance and all cabinet members were “in perfect condition.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that he was “relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees were safe.
“My thoughts and prayers are with him, and I wish him continued safety and well-being,” he added.
