Event Brief
Secret Service Agent Survived Hilton Attack
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Federal investigators say the agent was hit by suspect gunfire, not friendly fire, clarifying the White House dinner chaos.
WHO: U.S. Secret Service officer; federal investigators; senior law enforcement officials; the suspect
WHAT: Investigation update on a shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and how a Secret Service agent was struck
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
WHERE: Washington Hilton (Washington, D.C.)
WHY: The agent was struck by the suspect’s gunfire; friendly fire was ruled out.
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