Suspect at White House correspondents’ dinner charged with using firearms and assault
Jeanine Pirro, US Attorney for Washington, said the suspect is facing two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, has been charged after allegedly attempting to breach security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 26.
- The suspect faces charges including two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting federal officers.
- The US Secret Service swiftly stopped the suspect and evacuated President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.
- The suspect, who is a hotel guest, is receiving hospital treatment and remains in police custody, with his motive still unknown.
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