In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in ballroom

US President Donald Trump has been rushed from the White House Correspondents’ dinner as gunfire was heard inside a Washington DC hotel.

Some of America’s most high-profile politicians, diplomats and journalists were gathered in the Washington Hilton ballroom when they were forced to take cover under tables.

The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, US media report – he will be formally charged in court on Monday.

One US security agent was injured and received treatment in hospital, authorities said.

Here’s how the night played out – in pictures.