Surveillance footage shows gunman charging through officers

With most of the guests already in the ballroom, the officers are halfway through packing up one of the metal detectors at the time of the big break-in.

The video shows Allen running past a group of officers while holding a shotgun.

It shows a police officer firing his gun three times at point-blank range as Allen runs by.

Other officers stand behind Allen as the officer fires at him unsuccessfully, but it appears none of them were hit.

The footage is being released as the government faces questions about how a Secret Service agent was injured in the shooting.

The officer was taken to hospital after apparently being struck by a bullet while wearing a bulletproof vest.

“There is no evidence that the shooting was the result of friendly fire,” said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

“My office will work with the FBI to continue this extensive investigation to bring Cole Allen to justice.”

Allen’s attorneys are questioning whether their client actually fired his shotgun during the security breach.

They told a Washington court that there is no visible muzzle flash coming from Allen’s gun.

Prosecutors told the court they found what appeared to be a buckshot at the scene.

Such a bullet would indicate that Allen fired his shotgun.

A typical 12-gauge shotgun shell contains about nine pellets, which resemble ball bearings.

But Allen has not been charged with shooting the officer, but he still faces life behind bars on other charges.

“They said it wasn’t friendly fire, and it wasn’t us,” Trump said.

He dismissed suggestions that he would wear a bulletproof vest.

“I don’t know if I can handle being 20 pounds heavier,” he said.

Other footage released this morning shows Allen walking down the hotel hallway and looking around the gym.

Pirro said the video indicated Allen was “monitoring the area” the day before the breach.

Allen did not attempt bail when he appeared in court today.

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