New Footage Released in Trump Shooting Case
May 1, 2026 • Google News World
US Prosecutors Release New Footage of Trump Shooting Suspect
The US Department of Justice has released new footage showing moments before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The suspect, Cole Allen, was reportedly casing a hotel and storming a checkpoint in an alleged assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
According to authorities, Allen was seen casing the Willard InterContinental Hotel, where the dinner event took place, on the evening of March 1. He then proceeded to storm the White House security checkpoint, where he was apprehended by Secret Service agents.
The released footage shows Allen’s movements and actions leading up to his arrest. It is unclear what specific actions or statements Allen made during this time period.
Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate a former US President, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. He is currently being held in custody pending trial.
The incident occurred on March 1, when Allen allegedly attempted to shoot Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event was attended by prominent journalists and politicians, including White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
The FBI has confirmed that they are investigating the incident as a potential terrorism-related offense.
Source: Google News World