Summary
A man named Cole Thomas Allen, who lives in Torrance, California, was charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. Neighbors in the quiet community were shocked to learn he lived nearby and shared details of the police search and court appearance.
Key Facts
- Cole Thomas Allen, 31, lives with his parents in Torrance, a quiet suburb near Los Angeles.
- Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington dinner event.
- He carried a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun, and three knives during the attack.
- A Secret Service agent was injured in a gunfight before Allen was stopped by security.
- Law enforcement searched Allen’s family home in Torrance overnight after his arrest.
- Neighbors mostly knew Allen’s parents but did not know him well.
- The normally peaceful neighborhood experienced a large media presence and police activity following the incident.
- Allen appeared in court and has not yet entered a plea. Prosecutors say he told relatives about his plans to target Trump administration members.
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