WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a law enforcement officer was shot during a security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., but survived because he was wearing body armor.“One officer was shot, but saved by the fact that he was wearing a very good bulletproof vest,” Trump told reporters at a news conference.He said the officer was shot at close range with what he described as a powerful weapon and later spoke with the injured officer, saying he was in good condition.Trump’s remarks came after he and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the annual event at the Washington Hilton following the incident.The president said the episode underscored the need for a new White House ballroom currently under construction, describing it as more secure and better suited for high-risk events.He also said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons and appeared to be acting alone.Media reports identified the suspect as Cole Thomas Allen, 31, who is now in custody.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said charges would be filed shortly and would likely include multiple offenses related to the shooting and weapons possession.FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators were reviewing the suspect’s background and examining all available evidence.Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the suspect rushed a Secret Service checkpoint in the hotel lobby before being stopped by agents.She said an agent was injured and transported to a local hospital, while the suspect was also taken to hospital for evaluation.Interim Metropolitan Police Chief Jeff Carroll said the suspect was carrying a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives.U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the suspect is facing two charges and is scheduled to be arraigned in federal district court on Monday.WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a law enforcement officer was shot during a security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., but survived because he was wearing body armor.“One officer was shot, but saved by the fact that he was wearing a very good bulletproof vest,” Trump told reporters at a news conference.He said the officer was shot at close range with what he described as a powerful weapon and later spoke with the injured officer, saying he was in good condition.Trump’s remarks came after he and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the annual event at the Washington Hilton following the incident.The president said the episode underscored the need for a new White House ballroom currently under construction, describing it as more secure and better suited for high-risk events.He also said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons and appeared to be acting alone.Media reports identified the suspect as Cole Thomas Allen, 31, who is now in custody.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said charges would be filed shortly and would likely include multiple offenses related to the shooting and weapons possession.FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators were reviewing the suspect’s background and examining all available evidence.Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the suspect rushed a Secret Service checkpoint in the hotel lobby before being stopped by agents.She said an agent was injured and transported to a local hospital, while the suspect was also taken to hospital for evaluation.Interim Metropolitan Police Chief Jeff Carroll said the suspect was carrying a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives.U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the suspect is facing two charges and is scheduled to be arraigned in federal district court on Monday.
