Secret Service agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
Summary
Authorities have confirmed that buckshot from the gun of Cole Tomas Allen, who tried to attack the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to kill President Donald Trump, hit a Secret Service agent's protective vest. Allen is charged with attempted assassination of the president and other firearms offenses and is currently in jail awaiting trial.Key Facts
- Buckshot from Allen’s shotgun struck the bulletproof vest of a Secret Service agent during the April 25 attack.
- The agent survived and was not wounded despite being hit by the buckshot.
- Allen attempted to enter the media event at a Washington hotel carrying guns and knives.
- Allen was injured during the incident but was not shot.
- He faces charges including attempted assassination of President Trump and discharging a weapon during a violent crime.
- Allen is held without bail while awaiting trial and could face life in prison if convicted.
- Allen is 31 years old, from Torrance, California, and worked part-time as a tutor and video game developer.
- The U.S. Attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, confirmed the gunshot came from Allen’s weapon, ruling out friendly fire.
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