Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala
Cole Allen, 31, is due in Washington federal court over a shooting at a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump, where the suspect aimed to kill Trump and senior officials. The suspect was detained after a brief exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents, and no one was killed.
Cole Allen, 31, is set to appear in Washington federal court today. Allen is accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump, where he aimed to kill Trump and senior officials. The suspect was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, and was staying at the Washington Hilton hotel where the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner was held. After a brief exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents, Allen was detained at the scene. No one was killed. Trump was rushed out of the venue by Secret Service agents. Allen is expected to be charged with assault on a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence.
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