"The video appears to show Allen run through a magnetometer and point his weapon at the agent, who fired back five times, according to authorities. It's not clear from the video at what moment Allen's weapon fires."
"Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency's security plan for the event and said he would not change it. He stated that the attack was stopped within seconds at the outermost perimeter of a multi-layered security bubble around the president."
Federal prosecutors released a video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with weapons. He ran through security toward the ballroom, where journalists and officials were present. A Secret Service officer was involved in a shooting incident during the attack, but it remains unclear if Allen shot the officer. Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency's security measures, stating the attack was contained quickly and the setup was effective in protecting the president.
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