What is the hypothesis behind the shooting at Trump's gala and how did the armed attack unfold?
The shooting registered during the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association, in Washington, raised questions about the causes behind the attack.
TL;DR
- A shooting took place at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner in Washington.
- The White House blamed the "leftist hate cult" for the attack and called it the third assassination attempt on President Trump.
- The suspect, identified by media as Cole Tomas Allen, attempted to force a security checkpoint with a shotgun, pistol, and knives.
- Security forces exchanged fire with the suspect and neutralized him; one Secret Service agent was injured but is out of danger.
- President Trump described the attacker as a "lone wolf" and a "sick person," with the motive not yet established.