Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Summary
A U.S. Secret Service officer was hit by a bullet during a shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, but the bullet was not fired by the officer’s own team. The suspect, Cole Allen, fired a shotgun at a security checkpoint, was arrested, and has been charged with several crimes including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The shooting happened near the Washington Hilton, outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired a shotgun at a security checkpoint.
- Six shots were fired in total: one by Allen and five by the Secret Service officer who was struck.
- The bullet that hit the officer likely hit his cellphone inside his bulletproof vest pocket.
- The officer was not seriously injured.
- Allen fell during the incident and was arrested without being hurt.
- He faces charges including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and transporting a firearm with intent to commit a felony.
- Allen had his first federal court hearing but did not enter a plea.
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