Washington DC, April 26 -- White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang issued a statement on Saturday following the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, describing the episode as a "harrowing moment" while praising the swift response of security agencies.

In her statement posted on X, Jiang said, "Last night's shooting at the Washington Hilton was a harrowing moment for everyone in attendance. We express our deepest gratitude to the U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement personnel who ensured the safety of everyone in the ballroom and beyond."

She added that their actions protected thousands of guests and wished a "full and speedy recovery" to the injured officer.

The incident occu...