Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
Summary
A man named Cole Allen tried to enter the White House Correspondents' Dinner with weapons and was arrested outside the ballroom. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other top officials were inside the event. Allen is charged with trying to assassinate the president and other firearms offenses.Key Facts
- The shooting suspect, Cole Allen, was stopped outside the ballroom and fell near Air Force veteran Erin Thielman.
- Thielman began closing the ballroom doors because she was worried for the safety of the guests, including the presidential line of succession.
- President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and about 2,500 people attended the annual gala.
- Allen was carrying a shotgun, a pistol, and several knives when arrested.
- He did not resist violently and was not shot; he fell to the ground and was promptly arrested.
- A document Allen emailed to family showed he planned to target administration officials in order of rank.
- Allen was charged with attempted assassination of the president and two firearms-related charges.
- He appeared in court but did not enter a plea.
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