Secret Service officer shot at White House dinner not hit by friendly fire

A Secret Service officer was shot at during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but sources confirm that the officer was not hit by friendly fire. According to reports, a suspect fired a gun at the event, prompting the Secret Service to respond.

Video footage obtained from the scene shows the moment when the suspect fired their weapon. The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, who is now facing charges related to the incident.

Court filings have provided more details about the timeline of events and the suspect’s arsenal during the shooting. Investigators have also released new information about Allen, including a hotel room selfie taken by him before rushing to the gala.

Allen was charged with attempting to kill former President Donald Trump, who was in attendance at the event. The incident has raised concerns about security measures in place for high-profile events.

The Secret Service has confirmed that their officer was not injured by friendly fire and is cooperating with the investigation.

Source: Google News World