Officer who stopped White House Correspondents’ Association dinner attack to receive award

The White House Correspondents’ Association announced it will honor Secret Service Police Officer Victor Gonzales with the President’s Award for Exceptional Service. Gonzales was pivotal in stopping alleged gunman Cole Allen, who attempted to rush the annual dinner at the Washington Hilton this spring to assassinate President Trump. The award will be presented during the rescheduled dinner to recognize the officer's actions in preventing the attacker from barging into the event and ensuring the safety of attendees.