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He was reportedly armed with a shotgun and multiple knives. The threat was neutralized in the hotel lobby by Secret Service agents, who managed to pin the suspect to the floor before he could enter the main event space. Interim DC Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll later confirmed that Allen appeared to be a “lone actor,” and while he was believed to be a guest at the hotel, there was no ongoing threat to the general public following his capture. The confrontation resulted in one Secret Service agent being shot at very close range. President Trump praised the agent’s resilience, noting that although the weapon used was powerful, the agent’s bulletproof vest saved his life. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Following the shooting, Trump publicly condemned the attacker as a “sick” individual and commended the law enforcement teams for their “fantastic job” in responding to the crisis with speed and professionalism. In the aftermath of the breach, organizers of the annual event—famously nicknamed the “nerd prom“—initially attempted to proceed with the scheduled program. However, by 9:45 p.m., the White House Correspondents’
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