Timeline Details Suspect's Actions Before White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Attempt

Why it matters locally: The incident occurred in Washington, D.C., involving a federal security matter at a prominent national event held in the District. Local law enforcement, including the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), coordinated with federal agencies in response to the alleged assassination attempt.

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro described the actions of Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the attempted assassination of President Trump, leading up to the White House Correspondents Dinner. Pirro's presentation outlined Allen's movements prior to the incident. The timeline, as presented by the U.S. Attorney's office, details Allen's activities and location during the hours preceding the alleged assassination attempt. The information was compiled through witness statements and physical evidence. The details of this compilation were not disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing. Further details became unavailable due to its sensitive nature. Updates will be released as they become available, according to Pirro.