Nevada leaders are reacting to the shots fired incident that happened Saturday night at the White House correspondents' dinner.
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the event attended by President Donald Trump, the First Lady and multiple senior U.S. leaders.
The president was uninjured and was evacuated from the building.
One officer was shot in the incident, but he was protected by a bulletproof vest and is recovering.
The FBI says 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California is in custody.
Governor Joe Lombardo
"I’m grateful for the swift and decisive action of the Secret Service at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this evening. While we wait for more information, we pray for the continued safety of President Trump, the First Lady, and all Cabinet members and attendees."
Senator Jacky Rosen
“I was at the White House Correspondents Dinner tonight when shots rang out. I’m so grateful for Secret Service and the law enforcement agents who rapidly responded to the situation and guaranteed the safety of everyone in attendance. We’re awaiting further details regarding the circumstances of this incident, but what we know is that this kind of threat and violence cannot be our new normal.”
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
"I’m grateful for the Secret Service agents and other law enforcement who kept everyone safe at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner tonight. I trust the perpetrator will be brought to justice."
Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald
“While we learn more about the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, we do know it could have been far worse, and we are grateful for the quick intervention of the United States Secret Service and our law enforcement partners. Their professionalism ensured the safety of those in attendance. We thank them for their courage and continued commitment to protecting the American people. We are keeping President Trump and all those involved in our prayers and hoping for swift justice."
