Pirro: Evidence Cole Allen Shot Agent, Raising Stakes in Trump Attack Probe

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 10:21 AM EDTBy Steve MollmanWeekend EditorU.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the government now has evidence that Cole Allen shot a federal ​agent ​during an alleged attempt ⁠to assassinate ​President Donald Trump at ​last weekend’s White House Correspondents' Association dinner.“We ​now can ​establish that a pellet that ‌came ⁠from the buckshot from the defendant's Mossberg pump-action shotgun ​was ​intertwined ⁠with the fiber of the ​vest of the ​Secret ⁠Service officer,” Pirro said during an ⁠appearance ​on CNN on Sunday.That adds weight to the case against Allen. Until now, it had been unclear whether investigators would be able to produce direct forensic evidence linking the suspect’s weapon to an injury during the chaotic exchange of gunfire. Early accounts focused on intent and the rapid intervention by security, with officials noting that the Secret Service officer was protected by a ballistic vest and no serious injuries were immediately reported. Determining whether a round physically struck an officer—and conclusively tying that projectile to a specific weapon—can take time, making Pirro’s disclosure of ballistic evidence a significant development in the case....Pirro’s comments come as Allen faces federal charges connected to the shooting, including attempted assassination of the president and assault