Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner
Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' dinner armed with guns and knives, an incident that led to a Secret Service officer being shot. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated there was no evidence of friendly fire, while Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency's security measures. Allen, who was injured but not shot during the attack, has been ordered to remain in jail pending trial and faces charges including attempted assassination of the president.
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National Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner May 1, 20261:41 AM ET By The Associated Press This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice, April 29, 2026, shows Cole Tomas Allen, left, inside his hotel room, on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Washington, using his cellphone to take a photograph of himself in the mirror. An enhanced version of the image is right. Department of Justice/AP hide caption toggle caption Department of Justice/AP WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and attempt to kill President Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S.
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