New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
Summary
New video shows the moment a man ran through security at a Washington hotel where President Donald Trump was attending a press dinner. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, tried to use a long gun and was stopped by security after firing one shot that hit an officer's bulletproof vest.Key Facts
- Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
- The attack happened at the Washington Hilton hotel during a press gala attended by President Trump.
- CCTV footage shows Allen running through a security checkpoint in about four seconds, carrying a long-barreled weapon.
- Allen checked into the hotel a day before the planned event.
- One officer was hit in the ballistic vest by a bullet fired by Allen.
- The officer fired multiple times but did not hit Allen.
- Allen was tackled about 60 feet down the hotel corridor and arrested.
- Allen has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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