Trending Now - CCTV Reveals Moment of Officer Shooting at Press Dinner

WHO:

CNN - Weijia Jiang of CBS News is the current president of the White House Correspondents’ Association.

CNN - Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commented on the security perimeter during the incident.

The Washington Post - The alleged assailant has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen.

NBC News - The suspect in the shooting is not named but is described as appearing in video footage.

BBC News - A Secret Service officer was involved in the incident.

WHAT:

NBC News - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that video shows the alleged assailant, Cole Tomas Allen, shooting a Secret Service officer moments before his arrest.

Fox News - The Secret Service acknowledged that their "model worked" during the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, but noted that "luck" played a role in preventing further harm.

PBS - The shooting incident is described as the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump.

CNN - The White House Correspondents’ Association board is planning a follow-up event within the next 60 days after the shooting incident.

CNN - Trump stated, “We’ll do it again within the next 30 days,” regarding the rescheduling of the dinner.

NBC News - Video released shows the suspect shooting a Secret Service officer while sprinting through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in his hands.

BBC News - New claims emerged that a Secret Service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire' during the incident.

IJR - Video taken moments before the shooting shows a police canine appearing to follow the would-be assassin into a side room, a detail not mentioned in the criminal complaint or FBI affidavit.

The Washington Post - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that video shows the alleged assailant shooting a Secret Service officer moments before his arrest.

Fox News - The Secret Service stated that their "model worked" during the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, but acknowledged that "luck" played a role in preventing further harm.

BBC News - Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials state it was not "friendly fire."

IJR - Video taken moments before the shooting shows a police canine appearing to follow the would-be assassin as he went into a side room.

NBC News - The video shows the suspect shooting a Secret Service officer while sprinting through a security checkpoint with a shotgun.

BBC News - Claims were made that a Secret Service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

WHERE:

NBC News - The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

WHEN:

CNN - The White House Correspondents’ Association board is planning a follow-up event within the next 60 days after the shooting incident.

NBC News - The video was released on a Thursday, but no specific date is provided.

WHY:

CNN - The shooting has prompted discussions about the importance of resilience in the face of threats to free speech and the press.

Salon - The shooting has prompted board members to consider how to fix the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, indicating a reevaluation of security protocols for future events.

Fox News - The shooting has raised questions about the effectiveness of Secret Service security measures during high-profile events, particularly regarding the attempted assassination of Trump.

Salon - The shooting has prompted board members to consider how to fix the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

BBC News - The context of the shooting is linked to the security measures in place during the press dinner.

HOW:

NY Post - A K9 providing security at the White House Correspondents Dinner appeared to have gotten a sniff of the would-be assassin, Cole Tomas Allen, but walked away just seconds before gunfire erupted.

CNN - The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was reported to be carrying two guns and multiple knives during the incident.

IJR - Video taken moments before the shooting shows a police canine appearing to follow the would-be assassin into a side room, a detail not mentioned in the criminal complaint or FBI affidavit.

NBC News - The suspect was seen using a shotgun to shoot the officer while navigating through a security checkpoint.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 23:09 UTC)

In a shocking incident, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reported that video evidence shows Cole Tomas Allen allegedly shooting a Secret Service officer just moments before his arrest. The Secret Service acknowledged that while their security model was effective during the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, they also noted that luck played a crucial role in preventing further harm, marking this as the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump. In response to the incident, the White House Correspondents’ Association board is planning a follow-up event within the next 60 days.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 21:09 UTC)

Weijia Jiang of CBS News has been elected as the new president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, which is planning a follow-up event within the next 60 days after a recent shooting incident. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin addressed the security perimeter during the incident, where the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was found carrying two guns and multiple knives. In response to the situation, Trump stated, “We’ll do it again within the next 30 days,” highlighting the ongoing discussions about resilience in the face of threats to free speech and the press.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 19:16 UTC)

A shocking video has surfaced showing a suspect shooting a Secret Service officer while running through a security checkpoint with a shotgun. New claims have also emerged that a Secret Service member was injured due to 'friendly fire' during the chaotic incident, and video taken just before the shooting reveals a police canine following the would-be assassin into a side room, a detail not included in the criminal complaint or FBI affidavit. In light of this incident, board members are now considering how to improve security protocols for future events, including the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 17:13 UTC)

The alleged assailant in the recent shooting incident has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reported that video evidence shows Allen shooting a Secret Service officer just moments before his arrest. This incident has led board members to reconsider security protocols for future events, including the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 11:11 UTC)

The Secret Service has reported that their security model was effective during the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, although they admitted that "luck" also contributed to preventing further harm. This incident has sparked concerns about the adequacy of Secret Service measures during high-profile events, especially in light of the attempted assassination of Trump. As discussions continue, the focus remains on how to enhance security for future gatherings.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 04:02 UTC)

Court documents do not directly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, although officials have clarified that it was not a case of "friendly fire." In light of the shooting, board members are now discussing potential changes to the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Additionally, video footage captured just before the incident shows a police canine seemingly tracking the would-be assassin into a side room, a detail that was not included in the criminal complaint or FBI affidavit.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 01:23 UTC)

A video taken moments before the shooting shows a police canine appearing to follow the would-be assassin as he entered a side room. In response to this incident, board members are now considering ways to improve the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. This development highlights ongoing concerns about security at high-profile events.

(UPDATED May 1, 2026 23:17 UTC)

A suspect, who remains unnamed but was captured on video, is seen shooting a Secret Service officer with a shotgun while sprinting through a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Reports indicate that a Secret Service member may have also been injured due to what is described as 'friendly fire' in the chaotic incident. The video of the shooting was released on a Thursday, shedding light on the serious security concerns surrounding the event.