Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
Summary
A man named Cole Tomas Allen tried to attack the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC. President Donald Trump and other government officials were likely the targets. The suspect was arrested after police exchanged gunfire with him.Key Facts
- The shooting happened near a security checkpoint at a Washington Hilton hotel during the dinner.
- Cole Tomas Allen, 31 years old, was identified as the suspect.
- President Trump, the First Lady, Vice-President JD Vance, and other officials were quickly moved to safety.
- Police believe Allen fired shots but was not hit; he was taken to hospital for checks.
- Allen was carrying two guns and knives and had written a manifesto stating his intent to target government officials.
- One of Allen’s family members reported receiving his writings to the police before the attack.
- An officer was shot but survived thanks to a bulletproof vest.
- Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible assassination attempt.
- Allen traveled to Washington DC by train from Los Angeles, passing through Chicago.
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