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2026-05-01 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Video: New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-01 01:06|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1797 views ] Top
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1 Secret Service director clarifies agent was struck by alleged shooter at WHCD, not friendly fire

Well there were 10 guys with guns standing around.
Not unreasonable to assume at least one of them fired their weapon.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-01 01:25|| 2026-05-01 01:25|| Front Page Top

2
Video blocked by BBC subscription ad.

Posted by 2026-05-01 06:10|| 2026-05-01 06:10|| Front Page Top

3 The layout seems to be setup like an EZPass lane. Also why is security packing up as the event starts? That seems like bad procedure.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-05-01 06:29|| 2026-05-01 06:29|| Front Page Top

4 Tune up your ad blocker, #2.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-01 10:37|| 2026-05-01 10:37|| Front Page Top

5 Try this video.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-01 12:09|| 2026-05-01 12:09|| Front Page Top

6 Fox News has the video. Reportedly the miscreant left half his shotgun ammunition (30 rounds) plus another magazine in his hotel room.

Alleged WHCA dinner shooter Cole Allen to remain in custody after court hearing
Newly released video shows the alleged White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooter, Cole Allen, running through security. Former U.S. Attorney Cully Stimson analyzes the judge's decision to keep Allen in custody.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-05-01 12:14|| 2026-05-01 12:14|| Front Page Top

7 All the DEI hires cowered against the wall.
It does not inspire one.

Posted by mossomo 2026-05-01 12:31|| 2026-05-01 12:31|| Front Page Top

8 They appear to be unarmed security guards, not police or Secret Service. They aren't get paid enough to get shot, just glad they stayed out of the way

Posted by Chantry 2026-05-01 13:42|| 2026-05-01 13:42|| Front Page Top

9 One concerning thing from Skidmark’s Daily Mail video in #5 is that the K-9 dog started to follow Mr. Allen into the side room where he dropped his overcoat just before his failed sprint, but the handler pulled the dog away.

Does the handler need a refresher course? It looks like the dog got it right…

Posted by trailing wife 2026-05-01 14:41|| 2026-05-01 14:41|| Front Page Top

10 A quick search came back with the following AI answer for security guards in DC:
"The average hourly wage is approximately $17 to $22.
Annual salaries typically range from $35,000 to $45,000.

Given the cost of living (Forbes cost of living calculator) the cost of living in DC is 26% higher than Hartford, CT and CT is not an inexpensive state.

Posted by Chantry 2026-05-01 17:30|| 2026-05-01 17:30|| Front Page Top

11 Does the handler need a refresher course? It looks like the dog got it right…

That's Racyst!

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-05-01 21:29|| 2026-05-01 21:29|| Front Page Top

12 Don’t be silly, swksvolFF. That’s speciesist.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-05-01 22:11|| 2026-05-01 22:11|| Front Page Top

13 The Dog got it right, and it looked like the handler asked some questions.

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-05-01 22:56|| 2026-05-01 22:56|| Front Page Top

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