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New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds

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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