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Washington Hilton Shooting Sparks Review of Event Security Perimeters

4/27/2026

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Officials said Washington Hilton shooting will trigger a review of protective perimeters for presidential events.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, was detained before reaching the basement where president was to speak, and carried a shotgun and handgun.
President Donald Trump said the hotel was insufficiently secure, praised the Secret Service response, and former officials warned future events may need a wider perimeter.

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Officials said Washington Hilton shooting will trigger a review of protective perimeters for presidential events.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, was detained before reaching the basement where president was to speak, and carried a shotgun and handgun.
President Donald Trump said the hotel was insufficiently secure, praised the Secret Service response, and former officials warned future events may need a wider perimeter.