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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

Secret Service Agent Allegedly Hit by Colleague in Trump Dinner Shooting, 'Friendly Fire' Claims Now Intensify

Claims of ‘friendly fire’ emerge after a Secret Service agent is shot during a Trump dinner security scare in Washington. (Credit: AFP)

A dramatic security scare at a high profile Washington dinner has taken a troubling turn, with investigators now examining claims that a Secret Service agent may have been struck by 'friendly fire' during the chaos. The incident unfolded while Donald Trump and Melania Trump were attending a packed event, sending shockwaves through a room filled with senior officials and journalists.

The incident began when 31-year-old suspect Cole Tomas Allen allegedly sprinted through a security checkpoint inside a Washington hotel hosting a major political dinner. According to officials, he was carrying a shotgun and moved at speed past magnetometers before a loud gunshot was heard.

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