Distraught Erika Kirk Hid Under Table After Gunfire Erupted at WHCA Dinner
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 06:17 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Erika Kirk, who survived a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, hid under a table after gunfire erupted. The Independent reports that she cried out 'I just want to go home' as she sought shelter.
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