DOJ Releases New Video of Assassination Suspect 'Casing' Hotel
The Justice Department has released new surveillance video showing Cole Allen allegedly scouting the Washington Hilton ahead of an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. The footage, captured the day before the attack, is part of a growing body of evidence against Allen. Additional photos reveal ammunition, a gas mask, and protective glasses found in his hotel room.
- ▪Surveillance video shows Cole Allen casing the Washington Hilton before the attack.
- ▪The video was released by the Justice Department on May 1, 2026.
- ▪Photos show bags of ammunition, a gas mask, and protective glasses in Allen's hotel room.
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CopiedThe Justice Department released chilling new surveillance video of the man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Prosecutors say it shows Cole Allen casing the Washington Hilton the day before the attack. New evidence photos also show bags of ammunition inside his room as well as a gas mask and protective glasses. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.May 1, 2026
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