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Evidence presented in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that a bullet fired by the alleged gunman struck a Secret Service agent during the incident. The investigation continues as new evidence is analyzed. (sources: cnbc, theguardian, thehill, politico, cbsnews)
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Jeanine Pirro confirmed that the bullet that hit a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was fired by the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, with new video evidence being reviewed.
- Jeanine Pirro stated that the bullet that struck the Secret Service agent was fired by the alleged gunman.
- Prosecutors had not previously disclosed whose bullet hit the agent until Pirro's comments.
- The U.S. government has evidence linking the suspect's gunshot to the federal agent's vest.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events and the safety of public figures.
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