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'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting

'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting

Summary

During the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, there was a shooting incident that caused panic among guests, including President Donald Trump and other government officials. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and related gun offenses.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • BBC correspondent Tom Bateman was in the room and gave a minute-by-minute account of the event.
  • Guests hid under tables when the shots were heard.
  • The suspect is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen.
  • Allen faces charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
  • He is also charged with two firearms offenses.
  • The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
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