FBI director Kash Patel was inside the venue when the gunman tried to open fire at guests and the president at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Patel was seen acting swiftly and moving fast to try to protect others as shots rang out at the high-profile event.
Chaos was seen breaking out inside the Washington Hilton after the shooter opened inside the lobby at about 8:15 pm, prompting the Secret Service to rush into action, securing the President and thousands of guests in attendance.
Patel, who was a guest alongside his girlfriend, country star Alexix Wilkins, immediately instructed others in the room to get down under the table.
As reporters huddled on the floor and underneath the tables, Patel yelled at them to stay down.
Reports claim they heard three to four shots and Secret Service agents telling everyone to get down.