New Video Released of Suspect Attempting to Breach White House Correspondents’ Dinner
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors released a video on Thursday showing the moment a man allegedly attempted to breach the White House Correspondents’ Dinner armed with a weapon, aiming to assassinate President Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, the lead federal prosecutor in Washington, shared the footage on social media, stating it depicts Cole Allen Tomas firing at a U.S. Secret Service agent while rushing through the security area toward the gala, which was packed with journalists, administration officials, and other notable figures. Pirro clarified that there is no evidence suggesting the agent was hit by friendly fire. Earlier that same Thursday, Allen agreed to remain in custody while awaiting trial. He did not enter a plea during his brief appearance in federal court, days after allegedly bypassing a metal detector at the Washington Hilton while carrying a long gun, disrupting one of the nation’s most high-profile annual events. Allen was injured during the Saturday night attack but was not shot. A Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire but survived thanks to a bulletproof vest, authorities said.