WATCH LIVE: DOJ briefs press on investigation of WHCA dinner shooter
The U.S. Department of Justice will hold a press conference on Monday regarding its investigation into a suspected shooter who disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The alleged gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen of California, was charged with three federal offenses at his arraignment two days after the incident, and his manifesto stated he believed he was obliged to target Trump administration officials.
After the suspect rushed past security, President Trump, cabinet members, and others were evacuated. Gunshots were reported from inside the Washington Hilton ballroom where the dinner took place. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and U.S.Attorney Jeanine Pirro are scheduled to begin briefing the press at 3 p.m.Monday.
The Department of Justice is holding a press conference on Monday to discuss the investigation into a suspected shooter who disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend.
The alleged gunman, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of California, was hit with three federal charges during his court arraignment two days after the incident. In his manifesto, Allen said he believed it was his duty to target officials in the Trump administration.
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President Donald Trump, his Cabinet officials, and others were promptly evacuated after the suspect rushed past security officers who opened fire. Gunshots were heard from inside the Washington Hilton’s ballroom, where the annual media dinner was held this year.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro will start briefing the press at 3 p.m. Monday.
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