Suspect in Trump shooting case caught on camera storming White House dinner

Federal prosecutors have released a video showing how the suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen ran through security with weapons and tried to reach a packed ballroom filled with journalists guests officials and top US leadership including President Donald Trump present at the venue reported APThe incident took place during the White House Correspondents Association Dinner on April 25 the suspect allegedly attempted to carry out an attack targeting US President Donald TrumpVideo captures the moment of attackThe footage shared by Jeanine Pirro shows the intense sequence as Allen rushed past security checkpoints It was also sheared by President Trump on XJUST IN President Trump posts video of SHOOTER on TruthSocial pictwittercommVFkDaldpvmdash Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial TruthTrumpPost April 26 2026According to authorities he passed through a magnetometer and pointed a long gun at a Secret Service officer The officer immediately fired five shots in responseWhile earlier reports suggested the officer might have been hit by friendly fire Pirro clarified that there is no evidence to support that claim However the video does not clearly show the exact moment when Allenrsquos weapon was firedAttack stopped within secondsThe incident took place at the Washington Hilton the venue for the event Officials said the situation was brought under control almost instantlySean Curran Director of the Secret Service defended the security setup explaining that the venue had multiple layers of protectionHe noted that there was significant distance between the security checkpoint and the area where Trump was seated along with several barriers and armed officers in betweenldquoThe site was set up perfectlyrdquo Curran said stressing that the threat was neutralised within seconds reported APSuspectrsquos movements before the incidentThe nearly sixminute video also revealed Allenrsquos activities a day before the attack He was seen walking through hallways and even visiting the hotel gym possibly surveying the locationProsecutors said that just minutes before the incident Allen took a photo of himself in his hotel room At the time he was carrying an ammunition bag a shoulder gun holster and a knifeAuthorities also pointed to a message in which Allen referred to himself as a ldquoFriendly Federal Assassinrdquo and hinted at grievances related to government actions reported the news agencyArrest and chargesAllen 31 from Torrance California was injured during the incident though not by gunfire He was quickly taken into custody He has been charged with attempted assassination and additional firearms offences If convicted he could face life in prisonDuring a court hearing before Moxila Upadhyaya Allen did not enter a plea and agreed to remain in custody while awaiting trialDefence questions intentAllenrsquos lawyers argued that the case is based largely on assumptions about his intentions They pointed out that his writings did not directly mention Donald TrumpIn court filings the defence stated that the charges rely on speculation and that more evidence is needed They also indicated that they may seek his release before trial at a later stageA close call raises security concernsThe incident disrupted one of Washingtonrsquos most prominent events and raised fresh concerns about security at highprofile gatheringsHowever officials maintain that the quick response by the Secret Service prevented a potentially more serious outcomeInvestigations are ongoing as authorities continue to examine Allenrsquos motives and actionsWith AP Inputs