WASHINGTON, D.C. — A photograph of the shotgun allegedly used in the dramatic security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has surfaced, offering the clearest look yet at the weapon carried by the suspect who rushed a guarded checkpoint Saturday night.
Authorities say the firearm is a pump-action shotgun fitted with tactical modifications, including a folding stock and extended magazine. The image, now circulating among investigators and media outlets, shows a weapon designed for rapid handling and increased ammunition capacity—features that have heightened concerns about the potential scale of the threat.
The suspect, identified by officials as a 31-year-old man from California, allegedly charged toward the Washington Hilton entrance where the high-profile dinner was underway. Witnesses reported seeing him holding a long gun before United States Secret Service agents intervened.
Shots were fired during the confrontation, and one Secret Service officer was struck but protected by a bulletproof vest. The suspect was quickly subdued before reaching the ballroom, where hundreds of journalists, public figures, and government officials were gathered.
Law enforcement sources say the individual was also carrying a handgun and additional weapons at the time of the incident. He is now in federal custody and expected to face multiple charges.
The release of the shotgun image has intensified scrutiny over security threats at major national events. Officials, however, maintain that existing protective measures worked as intended—stopping the suspect before the situation could escalate into a mass-casualty attack.
Investigators continue to examine the suspect’s background and possible motive, while security reviews are underway to assess any vulnerabilities exposed by the breach.
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