DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Summary
The government wants the court to keep Cole Allen in jail until his trial for the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Allen faces charges including trying to assassinate President Donald Trump and using firearms illegally.Key Facts
- Cole Allen is the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
- He was charged with three federal crimes, including attempted assassination of President Trump.
- The Justice Department filed new photos of Allen with weapons and a selfie from his hotel room before the shooting.
- The government says Allen’s actions were planned, violent, and aimed to cause death.
- Allen could get life in prison if found guilty.
- The court is asked to keep Allen detained because he is seen as a danger to the community.
- The shooting occurred on April 25, 2026.
- The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney in Washington D.C.
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