DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect

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DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect

Issued on: 27/04/2026 - 14:49

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Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned to assassinate him and multiple top officials, as scrutiny grew over the event's security.  Here is what we know about the suspect. 

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