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Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala

Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala

Summary

Authorities confirmed that the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, fired the shot that injured a Secret Service agent at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Allen is charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump and other related crimes.

Key Facts

  • Cole Tomas Allen is accused of shooting a Secret Service agent at the press dinner.
  • The agent was wearing a bulletproof vest, which helped protect him from serious injury.
  • Investigators confirmed the bullet came from Allen’s shotgun and was linked to his protective vest.
  • Allen faces charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump, transporting a firearm across state lines to commit a felony, and shooting during a crime of violence.
  • The suspect traveled from near Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., arriving the day before the event.
  • During the incident, Allen ran through a security checkpoint with a gun and fired one shot, injuring the agent.
  • The wounded agent fired five times at Allen, who was arrested on the spot.
  • This shooting is the third reported assassination attempt against President Trump since 2024.
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