The FBI released a five‑minute, annotated surveillance clip of the suspect captured at the Washington Hilton on Saturday. The footage shows Cole Tomas Allen sprinting through a magnetometer, brandishing a weapon before officers subdue him on a staircase leading to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. President Trump later posted a shortened version that omits the FBI’s slow‑motion analysis, and raised concerns among Capitol Hill officials.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro posted the same video, asserting it settles the question of who wounded the protected Secret Service officer. Prosecutors argue the frame‑by‑frame review reveals dust disturbed in ceiling lights, consistent with a muzzle blast from Allen’s 12‑gauge shotgun as he fired toward the stairs. A spent shell recovered from the weapon supports that claim, and defense lawyers cite lack of flash.

The release comes after earlier indictments listed attempted assassination but omitted a charge for shooting a federal officer. By linking Allen directly to the discharge, prosecutors strengthen their case and signal to security firms that liability exposure may rise in high‑profile events. Investors should watch any resulting tightening of venue security contracts as insurers reassess risk premiums, which could also influence hearings.