Video shows Cole Allen storming Hilton checkpoint at White House press dinner
Summary
New video footage shows Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House press dinner attack, casing the Hilton and storming a checkpoint with a rifle, as his brother Gabriel had alerted police about a disturbing letter minutes before the shooting.
How coverage differs
- Center: New video evidence clarifies suspect's actions, debunks friendly fire claims Center outlets report on the video footage showing Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House press dinner attack, casing the Hilton hotel and then storming a security checkpoint. They attribute the video's release to Pirro, detailing the sequence of events.
- Right: Armed suspect's mad dash through checkpoint captured on video Right-leaning outlets emphasize the new, high-quality video footage showing Cole Allen, the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, 'bolting' through a metal detector at the Hilton hotel. They highlight the clear visual evidence of his aggressive entry before the attack.