Investigators probe motives of US press gala shooting suspect

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Investigators probe motives of US press gala shooting suspect

Issued on: 27/04/2026 - 11:02

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Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by Donald Trump planned to assassinate the US president and multiple top officials, as they continue to probe suspects exact motives. France 24's Andrew Hillier has the latest.

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