A newly released video shows an alleged gunman storming past security and shooting a Secret Service officer during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The footage provides critical evidence regarding the breach of security at a high-profile event attended by U.S. President Donald Trump. It also serves to counter public speculation that the officer was injured by friendly fire during the chaos.
The incident occurred on Saturday night, April 28, 2026, at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. According to reports, the gunman attempted to rush past security checkpoints before the shooting took place.
The video, which was released to the public on April 30, 2026 [2], lasts approximately six minutes [1]. The footage captures the moments leading up to the attack and the immediate aftermath of the gunman's breach of the venue's security perimeter.
President Donald Trump attended the dinner and later addressed the nature of the officer's injuries. "The Secret Service agent was not struck by friendly fire, but instead by the suspected gunman," Trump said.
Investigations into the security failure at the Washington Hilton are ongoing. The released footage is being used to establish the timeline of the gunman's movements and the response of the security detail on the scene.
“The Secret Service agent was not struck by friendly fire, but instead by the suspected gunman.”
The release of this footage shifts the narrative from internal security errors to a targeted breach. By confirming the gunman's direct involvement in the officer's injury, the video mitigates claims of accidental friendly fire and places the focus on the failure of the security screening process at the Washington Hilton.
