Authorities have released new security footage showing the suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including video of him scouting a hotel and storming through a security checkpoint before the attack, multiple outlets reported Friday.
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro said the newly released video shows the moment the gunman opened fire outside the annual Washington event. CNN and other networks also aired the footage, which authorities shared publicly as the investigation continues.
The suspect has been identified as Cole Allen. According to CNBC, the footage shows Allen conducting reconnaissance at a hotel and then forcing his way through a checkpoint in what prosecutors have described as an alleged assassination attempt.
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner is one of Washington's most high-profile annual gatherings, typically drawing journalists, celebrities, and senior government officials. The shooting outside the venue elevated security concerns around the event and prompted a review of protection protocols.
No additional details about casualties or the current status of the investigation were immediately available from the sources. Federal authorities are handling the case.
