U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro released a nearly six-minute video on Thursday, alleging it depicts reconnaissance conducted by Allen prior to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

Attempted Assassination at White House Dinner

Allen, armed with a shotgun, pistol, and knives, was apprehended by law enforcement during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25th. Prosecutors assert they possess substantial evidence, including written plans detailing the assassination attempt and a pre-scheduled resignation email.

Video Evidence Presented

The released footage reportedly shows Allen “casing” the area around the Hilton Hotel the day before the dinner. It also captures the night of the event, showing a man matching Allen’s description walking down a hallway before breaching a Secret Service magnetometer checkpoint.

During the incident, a Secret Service officer was struck by a bullet, but the bullet was stopped by the agent’s protective vest, according to officials. Pirro claims the slowed-down video clearly shows Allen “shoot a U.S. Secret Service officer.”

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Allen, 31, is currently facing three felony charges: attempted assassination of the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition across state lines with felonious intent, and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime. He has not yet entered a plea.

Allen’s attorneys have questioned the evidence linking him to the firing of the weapon. However, prosecutors maintain in legal documents that Allen fired the shotgun at least once while running past the magnetometers, and in the direction of the Secret Service officer.

Investigators recovered a spent cartridge case and “at least one fragment” from the scene, consistent with a single buckshot pellet.

Statements from Officials

Secret Service Director Sean Curran, speaking on Fox News, stated, “All the evidence I have seen, the suspect shot our officer point-blank range with a shotgun.” He added that the officer heroically returned fire while being shot at close range and was able to fire five shots.

Pirro confirmed that Allen fired a 12-gauge shotgun once and clarified that the Secret Service officer did not shoot himself. She also indicated that additional charges are possible and that investigators are looking into potential threats Allen may have made against others.

Suspect's Actions and Background

Allen was tackled by law enforcement following the gunfire inside the Washington, D.C. Hilton hotel, where the dinner was being held. He did not reach the ballroom where President Trump and other attendees were gathered.

During a detention hearing on Thursday, Allen agreed to remain detained pending further legal proceedings. Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit, he appeared calm and did not speak.

He is scheduled to return to court on May 11th. Prior to the attack, Allen reportedly sent a pre-scheduled email to his employer, C2 Education, apologizing for his “unprofessionality” and submitting his resignation.

C2 Education issued a statement expressing shock and cooperating fully with law enforcement. Retired FBI Agent Brad Garrett noted the unusual nature of a suspect submitting a resignation letter in connection with such a crime.