Shooter attempts to breach White House dinner event, officials confirm

May 1, 2026 • Google News World

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A video has surfaced showing the moment when a suspect attempted to storm the White House dinner, according to officials. The footage was obtained by law enforcement agencies.

The suspect, who has been identified as a man, was reportedly seen trying to breach security at the event. Secret Service officers responded quickly and fired at the individual, hitting him.

Separately, new video footage has emerged showing the suspect attempting to shoot a Secret Service officer during the correspondents’ dinner. The footage was obtained by NBC4 Washington.

The suspect, who is also believed to have attempted to kill former President Donald Trump at the event, has agreed to remain in jail for now.

According to US Attorney’s Office officials, the suspect had been casing the hotel where the White House correspondents’ dinner took place before attempting to breach security. The suspect was reportedly seen taking photos and gathering information about the venue.

The incident occurred on [date] at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Law enforcement agencies are still investigating the incident and have not released any further details.

The suspect’s identity has not been officially confirmed, but officials say they are working to identify him as soon as possible.

Source: Google News World