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Security footage shows suspect Cole Allen shooting Secret Service officer before White House dinner

From Jerusalem Post · (4m ago) English

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TLDR

  • Security footage released by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro shows suspect Cole Allen shooting a Secret Service officer and casing the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner venue.
  • The video, provided to the court, appears to refute claims of friendly fire and shows Allen preparing for an attack.
  • Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate the president and is currently undergoing investigation by the FBI and Pirro's office.

The Jerusalem Post reports on a disturbing development in the ongoing investigation into the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting. Newly released security footage, shared by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, provides a chilling glimpse into the alleged assassination attempt by Cole Allen.

We are releasing video already provided to US District Court.

— Jeanine Ferris PirroUS Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Ferris Pirro's statement on X/Twitter accompanying the release of the security footage.

The video clearly depicts Allen shooting a Secret Service officer and casing the event venue, the Washington Hilton Hotel, the day prior. Pirro's office, in conjunction with the FBI, is committed to bringing Allen to justice, emphasizing that there is no evidence to suggest the shooting was a result of friendly fire.

My office, along with the FBI, will continue this extensive investigation to bring Cole Allen to justice.

— Jeanine Ferris PirroUS Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro's statement on X/Twitter regarding the ongoing investigation.

This release of evidence underscores the severity of the alleged crime and the meticulous nature of the investigation. The footage serves as a stark reminder of the security threats faced by high-profile events and the critical role of law enforcement in preventing and responding to such incidents. The focus remains on ensuring a thorough investigation and prosecution to uphold justice.

There is no evidence [that] the shooting [of the Secret Service officer] was the result of friendly fire.

— Jeanine Ferris PirroUS Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro's statement on X/Twitter addressing the circumstances of the shooting.
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