By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting expressed grievances against President Donald Trump in writings sent to family minutes before the incident.
• Investigators are treating those writings and social media posts as key evidence in understanding the suspect’s mindset and possible motive.
• The attack occurred Saturday night at the Washington Hilton during the high-profile gala event attended by government and media figures.
• Federal authorities continue to investigate and prepare charges as the legal process unfolds.
WASHINGTON, DC — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., sent writings to family members minutes before the incident in which he expressed grievances against policies linked to President Donald Trump, officials said.
Authorities reviewing the writings said the documents referenced Trump administration actions and included messages that investigators are examining as part of their assessment of the suspect’s motives.
Investigators are also examining social media posts linked to the suspect that authorities described as critical of Trump and administration officials, with law enforcement officials treating those materials along with the writings as evidence in the ongoing inquiry.
The shooting occurred late Saturday at the Washington Hilton during the annual gala, where guests included political officials and members of the press; federal law enforcement agencies responded and secured the scene.
Acting Department of Justice officials said the suspect is expected to face federal charges related to the incident as the investigation continues.