How did suspected gunman get weapons into Correspondents' Dinner? Ex-detective questions security failures

A suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, fired weapons at a Secret Service checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, injuring an agent and sparking security concerns. Ex-detective Ted Williams criticized the event's 'lax' security, questioning how Allen, who had a hotel room, bypassed protocols. The incident led to charges against Allen and calls for a security reassessment.