Armed WHCD suspected shooter Cole Allen seen bolting through metal detector in new, high-quality video
The Justice Department released high-quality video showing suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter Cole Allen rushing through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton. The footage, shared by DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, appears to show Allen armed with a rifle as he sprints toward the ballroom. One Secret Service agent was wounded in the incident, though authorities confirmed there was no evidence of friendly fire.
- ▪The Justice Department released new video of WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen charging through a security checkpoint.
- ▪The video was shared on social media by DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
- ▪Cole Allen is seen in the footage emerging from a doorway and sprinting toward the ballroom while allegedly armed with a rifle.
- ▪One Secret Service agent was wounded during the incident, but there is no evidence the injury resulted from friendly fire.
- ▪The alleged attack occurred during the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
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US News breaking Armed WHCD suspected shooter Cole Allen seen bolting through metal detector in new, high-quality video By Victor Nava Published April 30, 2026, 7:43 p.m. ET The Justice Department on Thursday released the clearest footage yet of White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen charging the Washington Hilton ballroom security checkpoint as part of the alleged assasination attempt against President Trump. The video, shared on social media by DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, appears to show that Allen was armed with a rifle during his mad dash. Moments before he charged, the suspect appeared to enter a doorway near where several TSA and Secret Service agents were gathered and two magnetometers had been set up.
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