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Ballistic Evidence Links Suspect to White House Dinner Shooting

Prosecutors announced that new ballistic evidence, specifically a pellet found in a Secret Service agent's vest, confirms the suspect charged in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack also shot the officer. This evidence solidifies the link between the suspect and the shooting incident at the press gala.

3 May, 09:01 — 3 May, 21:09
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APVery High4h ago

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says - AP News

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says  AP News

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wapoMostly Factual6h ago

Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents’ dinner suspect shot officer

A buckshot pellet from the suspect’s shotgun “was intertwined with the fiber of the vest” worn by a Secret Service officer, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

By Mariana Alfaro, Salvador Rizzo

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Jeanine Pirro says she has evidence officer was shot at White House press dinner

US attorney says we can establish that pellet from defendant’s gunshot was ‘intertwined with fiber of vest’ of federal agent The US government has evidence that a federal agent was shot by the suspect during an alleged recent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the US attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said on Sunday. “We now can establish that a pellet that came from the buckshot from the defendant’s Mossberg pump-action...

By Guardian staff

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NPRHigh1h ago

Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says

The pellet "definitively" links the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, to the attack, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told CNN on Sunday.

By Rob Stein

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala

Secret Service agent at White House correspondents' dinner was 'definitively' hit by suspect's bullet, prosecutor says.

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Man arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club after allegedly making physical contact with Secret Service

A man was arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club after allegedly making physical contact with a Secret Service agent. The president was not on site.

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CNNMostly Factual7h ago

Secret Service agent ‘definitely’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says - CNN

Secret Service agent ‘definitely’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says  CNN

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cbcHigh4h ago

Agent at correspondents' dinner was hit by bullet from suspect's shotgun, prosecutors say

Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in an attempt to kill U.S. President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent, according to the federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation.

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Jeanine Pirro has evidence White House correspondents’ dinner suspect fired shot that hit officer

The gunman was reportedly looking to target members of the Trump administration

By Michael S. Derby

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Man arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club after allegedly making physical contact with Secret Service

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straits-timesMostly Factual6h ago

New evidence shows suspect shot officer at White House correspondents’ dinner, says US prosecutor - The Straits Times

New evidence shows suspect shot officer at White House correspondents’ dinner, says US prosecutor  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

New Evidence Proves White House Dinner Shooter Shot Secret Service Officer

Questions had lingered over whose weapon had struck the officer in his protective vest on the night of the April 25 gala, after at least one Secret Service agent also opened fire.

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seeking-alphaMixed1h ago

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inquirerMostly Factual2h ago

Cop shot while serving arrest warrant in Quirino

CABARROGUIS, Quirino — A police officer was shot by a man while he and his colleagues were serving an arrest warrant against the suspect in Disimungal, Nagtipunan, Quirino, on Saturday night, May 2, police said Sunday. Injured was Patrolman Jimboy Erang, who was hit by an improvised pellet gun. Erang was given first aid at

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senewebMixed7h ago

Accident, conspiracy, or foreign interference? The enigmatic disappearance of eleven researchers specializing in nuclear or space exploration is worrying the White House. - Seneweb

Accident, conspiracy, or foreign interference? The enigmatic disappearance of eleven researchers specializing in nuclear or space exploration is worrying the White House.  Seneweb

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First report: jerusalem-post · 3 May, 08:37Full coverage: 24 · 13hWindow: 13h
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jerusalem-post3 May, 08:37First to report

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NYT3 May, 09:01

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daily-mirror-lk3 May, 12:50

Suspect shot while attempting to escape Police custody - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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The Guardian3 May, 14:15

Jeanine Pirro says she has evidence officer was shot at White House press dinner

hotnews3 May, 14:20

Anchetatorii spun că au dovada că un agent federal a fost împușcat în atacul de la cina corespondenților

CNN3 May, 14:59

Secret Service agent ‘definitely’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says - CNN

The Independent3 May, 15:15

Jeanine Pirro has evidence White House correspondents’ dinner suspect fired shot that hit officer

seneweb3 May, 15:37

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Yahoo3 May, 15:39

Man arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club after allegedly making physical contact with Secret Service

Fox News3 May, 15:39

Man arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club after allegedly making physical contact with Secret Service

aktualne-cz3 May, 15:51

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yle-uutiset3 May, 16:09

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wapo3 May, 16:34

Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents’ dinner suspect shot officer

ndtv3 May, 16:39

New Evidence Proves White House Dinner Shooter Shot Secret Service Officer

straits-times3 May, 16:41

New evidence shows suspect shot officer at White House correspondents’ dinner, says US prosecutor - The Straits Times

nos3 May, 16:58

Kogel verdachte gevonden in vest neergeschoten agent Correspondents's Dinner

Al Jazeera3 May, 17:25

Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala

AP3 May, 18:00

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says - AP News

newsbeast3 May, 18:08

Επίθεση στον Ντόναλντ Τραμπ στο δείπνο των ανταποκριτών: Η σφαίρα που δέχθηκε πράκτορας ήταν από τον Κόουλ Τόμας Άλεν

iefimerida3 May, 18:20

Ο δράστης της επίθεσης στο δείπνο των ανταποκριτών του Λευκού Οίκου πυροβόλησε αστυνομικό, λένε οι αρχές

cbc3 May, 18:30

Agent at correspondents' dinner was hit by bullet from suspect's shotgun, prosecutors say

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inquirer3 May, 20:16

Cop shot while serving arrest warrant in Quirino

seeking-alpha3 May, 21:02

Schumer urges House, White House to match Senate prediction market ban

NPR3 May, 21:09Latest update

Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says