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Investigators link shooting at press gala to Trump assassination attempt
Prosecutors have established a connection between a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Evidence suggests a Secret Service agent was shot by the suspect. (sources: aljazeera, cnbc, theguardian, thehill, politico)
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Investigators report that a bullet from the suspect's firearm struck a Secret Service agent during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that the evidence confirms the agent was hit by the bullet fired by the suspect.
- A Secret Service agent was shot during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed the bullet that hit the agent was fired by the suspect.
- Prosecutors had not previously disclosed the source of the bullet that struck the agent.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events and the potential risks faced by public figures.
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