Event Brief
DOJ releases video of assassination suspect ‘casing’ hotel
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: The Justice Department released surveillance video showing Cole Allen casing the Washington Hilton before an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
WHO: Justice Department
WHAT: Release of surveillance video and evidence photos in an assassination case
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 7:25 AM ET
WHERE: Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., United States
WHY: Prosecutors say it shows casing ahead of the attack.
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