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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 2, 2026United States

Security footage shows K-9 unit near suspect before White House Correspondents Dinner shooting

Newly released Justice Department footage shows a security dog reacting to a stairwell door moments before suspect Cole Allen entered the White House Correspondents Dinner armed with a shotgun. Critics and former officials are questioning the security protocols used by the multi-agency force during the event.

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Why It Matters

The footage has prompted public scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of Secret Service and multi-agency security protocols during high-profile events involving the President and Vice President.

Key Facts

  • Justice Department released security footage showing a K-9 unit reacting to a stairwell door seconds before suspect Cole Allen entered the area.
  • Cole Allen was armed with a shotgun, knives, and other guns during the incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
  • The suspect checked into the Washington Hilton on Friday, April 24, one day before the shooting.
  • The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has charged Cole Allen with attempting to kill President Trump.
  • White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met with Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Monday following the incident.
  • Secret Service Director Sean Curran met with Senate Judiciary leaders Charles Grassley and Richard Durbin on Monday.
  • The Secret Service has not confirmed whether the dog involved was a Secret Service animal or provided by another agency.
  • The footage shows the suspect sprinting through a metal detector immediately after the K-9 handler moved away from the stairwell door.

Who's Mentioned

personSean Curran“Secret Service Director.”personChris Swecker“Former Assistant FBI Director.”personCole Allen“The alleged shooter charged with attempting to kill President Trump.”personRichard Durbin“Senate Judiciary ranking member (D-Ill.).”locationWashington Hilton“Location where the suspect checked in prior to the event.”personCharles Grassley“Senate Judiciary Chairman (R-Iowa).”personDonald Trump“President of the United States present at the event.”personTom Fitton“President of Judicial Watch.”personSusie Wiles“White House Chief of Staff.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney whose office is investigating the incident.”personJD Vance“Vice President of the United States present at the event.”