NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Images from surveillance video outside of the Washington Hilton Ballroom obtained by The Washington Post shows several Secret Service agents reacting to Cole Allen, 31 as he allegedly tried to gain entry to the room which was teeming high-level officials, including Trump and Vice President JDVance, as well as the first and second lady. Agents can be seen tearing down one of the two magnetometers while the suspect ran toward them. One agent draws his gun and fires on the suspect. Four muzzle flashes are visible in the photos. A Wednesday court filing from federal prosecutors said the agent fired five shots, but did not strike Allen.CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER ENTERTAINER OZ PEARLMAN RECALLS ‘SURREAL’ MOMENTS DURING AND AFTER SHOOTINGTSA agents, who often partner with Secret Service for security at events featuring the president, can also be seen witnessing the mayhem, as well as a plainclothes security guard who, in one frame, can be seen unholstering his sidearm.According to the Wednesday court filing, Allen was running toward the stairs that descend into the ballroom.He held a Mossberg 12-gauge pump-action shotgun with both hands raised parallel to the ground aimed in the direction of the stairs, and fired one shot.The court documents say Allen fell to the ground and was apprehended. One agent was injured in his bulletproof vest. He was taken to hospital with minor injuries. “Allen faces charges for attempting to assassinate President of the United States and discharge of a gun during a crime. He will also face “many other charges.” “He was arraigned on Tuesday in federal court.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPHe will be back in court Thursday morning for a hearing to determine whether he should be held in custody pending trial.Fox News Digital has reached out to Allen’s attorneys.
