Federal prosecutors in the United States have released new video footage showing the alleged shooting incident involving Cole Tomas Allen during an event attended by President Donald Trump, as authorities continue to investigate whether the Secret Service officer injured during the attack was struck by “friendly fire” or by the suspect’s weapon.

The video, released by U.S. Attorney for Washington Jeanine Pirro, reportedly shows Allen running through security sensor gates and firing a weapon toward law enforcement personnel as he moved toward a ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was being held. The event, attended by more than 2,000 guests including government officials and journalists, was being secured under a multi-layered protection system when the incident unfolded.

According to prosecutors, Allen opened fire during the breach, prompting an immediate response from Secret Service agents and police officers stationed inside and outside the venue. The footage shows officers returning fire as chaos erupted near the perimeter. However, the video does not clearly confirm whether the bullet that struck a Secret Service officer was fired by Allen or resulted from crossfire during the exchange, leaving questions about the exact source of the injury unresolved.

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Pirro stated while releasing the footage that there is “no evidence” suggesting the officer’s injury resulted from friendly fire, and she maintained that Allen directly shot at law enforcement during the attack. Prosecutors had earlier confirmed that the officer was hit while wearing a bullet-resistant vest, which likely prevented more severe injury, though official findings on the trajectory and source of the bullet remain under investigation.

Court documents reveal that Allen, a 31-year-old California resident and part-time tutor with experience in video game development, had been staying at a Washington hotel before the incident. Authorities allege he was armed with multiple items, including ammunition, a shoulder holster, and a knife. Prosecutors also claim he posted an image of himself shortly before the attack and made references to grievances against the administration, though no full motive has been formally established in court.

Allen has been charged with attempted assassination of the president along with multiple firearms-related offenses and is being held without bail pending trial. He appeared in federal court earlier this week and did not enter a plea. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence. Meanwhile, the Secret Service has defended its security response, stating that the threat was neutralized within seconds despite the breach of an outer security layer. Investigations into the exact sequence of gunfire and responsibility for the officer’s injury are ongoing.

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