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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say

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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say.

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Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.

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**Summary:** A Secret Service officer was shot at a White House Correspondents' Dinner gala, but it was not an act of friendly fire. Federal investigators have determined that the suspect, Cole Allen, 31 years old, fired his shotgun. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the potential risks faced by law

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