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UPDATED Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET

Apr 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET

Blanche says gunman likely targeted officials

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the armed suspect at a Washington gala likely targeted administration officials.

WHO: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

WHAT: said the armed suspect likely targeted administration officials

WHEN: Apr 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET

WHERE: Washington, USA

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)

Secret Service officer shot at gala not hit by friendly fire · Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Questions remain on motive for Trump assassination attempt · Apr 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
DOJ officials cite gala shooting in Trump ballroom case · Apr 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Republicans push Trump ballroom plan after gala attack · Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Blanche announces charges in Trump dinner gunman case · Apr 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Official says gunman likely targeted Trump team · Apr 27, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Suspect held in White House dinner attack · Apr 27, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Games developer named in Trump dinner attempt · Apr 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
DC gala shooting suspect cited Trump grievances · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Authorities say alleged Trump shooter targeted officials · Apr 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET

Sources (2): Bloomberg, The Independent

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