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DOJ Omits Officer Wound Claim as Shotgun Intruder Shot

4/30/2026

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The Justice Department’s filing omitted the claim that a Secret Service officer was wounded at the dinner breach.
Cole Allen entered the checkpoint with a shotgun, was shot by Secret Service, and arrested.
The affidavit noted Officer V.G. was hit in the chest but his vest prevented serious injury.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said officials are still reviewing evidence and have not confirmed the officer was shot.

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Story summary

The Justice Department’s filing omitted the claim that a Secret Service officer was wounded at the dinner breach.
Cole Allen entered the checkpoint with a shotgun, was shot by Secret Service, and arrested.
The affidavit noted Officer V.G. was hit in the chest but his vest prevented serious injury.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said officials are still reviewing evidence and have not confirmed the officer was shot.