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Secret Service Director Discusses How Cole Allen Went Down Unshot

Secret Service Director Discusses How Cole Allen Went Down Unshot

Summary

The U.S. Secret Service director explained how Cole Allen, accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at a recent event, was stopped without being shot. Allen fired a shotgun and wounded an agent, who returned fire but did not hit Allen. The suspect fell near a metal detector checkpoint and was quickly restrained by officers.

Key Facts

  • Cole Allen attempted to attack President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • Allen fired a shotgun and shot a Secret Service agent in the chest at close range.
  • The injured agent returned fire with five rounds but did not hit Allen.
  • Allen was not shot; he fell near the magnetometer (metal detector) checkpoint.
  • Officers subdued Allen almost immediately after he fell, within about four seconds.
  • Allen was wearing a tactical vest, which officers removed after his arrest.
  • The checkpoint was about 355 feet away from President Trump's location, with multiple barriers in between.
  • Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the security setup was well-planned and would not be changed.
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