Armed suspect carried multiple weapons at Trump's press dinner 

New details have emerged regarding the shooting incident at a press dinner attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington, suggesting that the attacker may have prepared weapons inside the venue before launching the assault, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.

According to a witness account, the suspect entered a low-security area near a terrace-level access point and allegedly hid and assembled weapons inside a temporary room close to the ballroom.

The suspect is then reported to have moved quickly towards a staircase leading to the ballroom area, where he opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among guests.

Secret Service agents immediately evacuated President Trump and the First Lady from the hall, while guests, including senior cabinet members and officials, took cover under tables as gunfire broke out.

The suspect was later arrested at the scene, and authorities confirmed that the Washington Hilton hotel was evacuated shortly after the incident.

Security agencies have launched a full investigation into the breach, including how the suspect was able to access a less monitored area of the venue.

The annual press dinner, which had resumed after a long gap of 11 years, has been postponed and is expected to be rescheduled within 30 days.

--Suspect carries multiple weapons--

Police investigating the gunfire incident at a Washington press dinner attended by US President Donald Trump have said the motive behind the attack remains unclear, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.

According to initial findings, the suspect acted alone and was armed with multiple weapons, including a shotgun, a handgun and several knives.

Authorities stressed that the firing did not necessarily indicate a failure in security arrangements, adding that measures in place were comprehensive at the time of the event.

Police officials also confirmed that the suspect had not previously been wanted by the Metropolitan Police Department, raising further questions about how the attack was planned and executed.

Meanwhile, a note reportedly shown to President Trump shortly before the shooting has become a subject of discussion, with investigators expected to examine its relevance to the incident.

The inquiry remains ongoing as security agencies continue to assess all aspects of the case.