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Court Filing Raises Questions Over Who Shot Secret Service Officer at White House Press Dinner Incident
A new US court filing has raised doubts over who shot a Secret Service officer during the White House press dinner attack, with investigators reviewing possible friendly fire.
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by News Desk
2026-04-30
Court Filing Raises Questions Over Who Shot Secret Service Officer at White House Press Dinner Incident

A recent US legal filing has raised serious questions about the circumstances in which a Secret Service officer was shot during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack, suggesting that the full sequence of events remains unclear.

According to court documents, prosecutors have charged suspect Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate the president, but the filing does not clearly state that he shot the injured officer. This contrasts with earlier public statements by senior officials who had implied the suspect was responsible for all gunfire-related injuries.

The officer was struck in the chest during the chaotic incident but was protected by a bullet-resistant vest and is expected to recover. However, investigators are now examining whether the injury may have been caused by friendly fire or crossfire during the security response.

Security footage reviewed by journalists reportedly shows no clear evidence that the suspect fired directly at law enforcement agents, further deepening uncertainty about the exact source of the shot.

The incident occurred when Allen allegedly breached security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner venue, carrying multiple weapons and attempting to approach the secured area where senior US officials, including President Donald Trump, were present. The suspect was quickly subdued by Secret Service personnel, preventing a larger tragedy.

While authorities maintain that the attack was an assassination attempt, the latest court filing highlights inconsistencies in the initial narrative, prompting further investigation into operational security and response protocols.

The case has now drawn political attention, with lawmakers questioning Secret Service procedures and communication gaps during high-risk security events.
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