New Photos Show Armed Suspect Before DC Dinner Shooting
Newly released photos show the armed suspect involved in the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner wearing weapons and a holster over his dress clothes. The suspect is set to return to court as evidence links his shotgun to a round that struck an officer's protective vest, eliminating friendly fire as a possibility. NBC News reported the findings based on information from three law enforcement officials.
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CopiedThe suspect charged in the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is set to return to court as newly released photos show the man armed with weapons, tools and a holster over his dress clothes. It comes as NBC News has learned, according to three law enforcement officials, that a review of evidence now links the suspect’s shotgun to the round that hit an officer's protective vest, ruling out friendly fire. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.April 30, 2026
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