DOJ releases video of assassination suspect ‘casing’ hotel

By The BriefBrief

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 1, 2026 at 7:25 AM ET

WHERE: Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., United States

WHY: Prosecutors say it shows casing ahead of the attack.

How this story developed (showing 5 of 5 earlier reports)

Suspect appears in court as new details emerge in Trump dinner shooting · Apr 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took knife photo · Apr 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting appears in court · Apr 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
CBS Evening News: suspect charged; Georgia wildfire week 2 · Apr 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Cole Allen charged in alleged assassination plot · Apr 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET

Sources (3): NBC News, NPR, The Independent

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