Gunfire near Washington Hotel echoes Reagan's shooting
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 07:37 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
A security alert near the Washington Hilton Hotel on April 26, 2026, raised concerns due to its similarity with Ronald Reagan's assassination attempt in 1981. The Hill reports that the incident was quickly resolved without harm, but highlights the eerie resemblance.
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