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Man accused in WHCA dinner shooting faces new terrorism charge

Man accused in WHCA dinner shooting faces new terrorism charge

Summary

Cole Tomas Allen faces an additional terrorism charge in connection with an alleged attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Prosecutors allege Allen ran past security, shot a Secret Service agent and tried to enter the ballroom to shoot Trump.

Key Facts

  • Cole Tomas Allen faces an additional terrorism charge.
  • The charge was disclosed in court filings on Thursday.
  • Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner earlier this year.
  • Prosecutors allege Allen ran past security.
  • Prosecutors allege Allen shot a Secret Service agent.
  • Prosecutors allege Allen tried to enter the ballroom to shoot Trump.
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