Live updates: Cole Allen, accused WHCA gunman, had manifesto targeting Trump, top officials
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect accused of opening fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Trump was attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, had a manifesto targeting Trump and other administration officials. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that Allen likely intended to target administration members in attendance.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is accused of opening fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Trump and the first lady were attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives when he tried to storm the event before being tackled by the Secret Service. One Secret Service agent was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest. Law enforcement officials believe Allen intended to target administration members in attendance. Allen's electronic devices and writings revealed a manifesto targeting Trump and other officials, with anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric on his social media accounts. Allen's brother had notified police in Connecticut about the alleged manifesto before the shooting.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.