Alleged White House correspondents' dinner suspect took photo before attack: Feds
Summary
Cole Allen is accused of trying to attack the White House correspondents' dinner while armed with multiple weapons. Authorities say he planned the attack in advance, took photos of himself before carrying it out, and was stopped by security after firing a shotgun.Key Facts
- Cole Allen allegedly took a selfie in his hotel room showing weapons before the attack.
- He fired a shotgun near the entrance to the ballroom at the Washington Hilton.
- Secret Service officers fired five shots at Allen, then arrested him.
- Allen made notes criticizing the hotel’s security and said it was easy for him to carry weapons unnoticed.
- He booked a hotel room near the event weeks before, researched the dinner, and tracked President Trump’s schedule.
- Allen carried knives, ammunition, duct tape, and other gear in his hotel room.
- He wrote an email describing his plans before attempting the attack.
- His actions suggest the attack was planned well ahead of time.
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