New video shows WHCD suspect inside hotel before rushing security checkpoint with weapon
Newly released Justice Department video shows Cole Tomas Allen inside the Washington Hilton hours before he allegedly rushed a security checkpoint with a weapon during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. The footage captures Allen moving through the hotel, visiting the gym, and later running toward a checkpoint where Secret Service agents opened fire. Federal prosecutors say the video supports their case, though the allegations against Allen have not yet been proven in court.
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Blue Lives Lost New video shows WHCD suspect inside hotel before rushing security checkpoint with weapon Footage shows Cole Allen walking through the hotel and visiting areas including the gym before the shooting Saturday evening By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published April 30, 2026 9:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DOJ releases new video of alleged WHCA dinner shooter in halls, storming checkpoint Surveillance video from the Washington Hilton hotel allegedly shows Cole Allen walking the halls and later rushing a security checkpoint with a shotgun.
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