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Pa. lawmakers react after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

McCormick said he was relieved attendees were safe and thanked law enforcement for its response.

Pa. lawmakers react after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
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Pennsylvania senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman issued statements after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, thanking law enforcement for protecting attendees. The armed suspect was taken into custody; officials had not identified a motive or intended target.

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David McCormick
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Pennsylvania senator who issued a statement after the shooting

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John Fetterman
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Pennsylvania senator who issued a statement after the shooting

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Donald Trump
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President who attended the dinner and was uninjured

ALSO MENTIONED  Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor who commented on political violence

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