Newly released footage captures the intense moments when a gunman charged through security at a hotel where President Donald Trump was attending a press gala. The CCTV video shows a security agent firing at the suspect, who was wielding a long-barrelled weapon, though it’s unclear if the gunman fired his weapon. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested after attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Allen, who pleaded not guilty, had checked into the hotel a day before the event and was seen “casing the area.” He managed to run about 60 feet down a corridor before being tackled. An officer was hit in the ballistic vest by a shot from Allen, but returned fire without hitting him. The case highlights the security challenges faced during high-profile events.
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New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
