Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Summary
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a man tried to get past security. President Donald Trump and other guests were safely evacuated, and the suspect was arrested without anyone seriously hurt.Key Facts
- The attack happened at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- About 2,500 people attended, including President Trump and top officials.
- The suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, was armed with guns and knives and was arrested.
- One Secret Service agent was wounded but has recovered and left the hospital.
- Security procedures are being questioned, as some guests, including analysts, said identification checks were weak.
- The suspect used stairwells inside the hotel to avoid heavily monitored areas.
- The FBI is investigating the incident, and Allen will appear in federal court.
- Secret Service praised for stopping the suspect quickly but some experts say response time could be improved.
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