Newly released video footage shows Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting attempt, roaming hotel hallways before breaching security barriers. The breach preceded the brief confrontation with law enforcement at the Washington Hilton in Washington D.C.
Fresh video footage from the White House Hilton Hotel captures 31-year-old Cole Allen navigating interior hallways prior to slipping past security measures ahead of the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. This comes after his Saturday evening rush through double doors one floor above the ballroom, where he was subdued in seven seconds by federal agents before reaching President Trump and 2,600 guests, as detailed in prior coverage. Authorities are probing the security lapse highlighted in the new footage, reported by CBS News. It sheds light on how Allen gained proximity to the event despite protocols, including magnetometers and protective details. No confirmed details yet on his post-breach path or precise timing relative to the dinner's schedule.
