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Suspect Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner

TLDR

Cole Thomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump.
California teacher Allen used multiple weapons; Secret Service agent hit.
Allen faces life in prison; incident prompts White House security review.

During the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly evacuated by Secret Service agents. The evacuation followed reports of loud, unidentified noises, which multiple international media outlets later described as gunfire. Attendees at the high-profile event reportedly dove under tables amidst widespread panic. The United States Secret Service confirmed that President Trump, the First Lady, and other protected officials were safe after the security scare. President Trump later stated on his social media platform that a suspected shooter had been apprehended by security forces.

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Update #10\u00b7 Apr 28 · 2:18 AM

New details from the court appearance of Cole Thomas Allen reveal that he could face life in prison if convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump. During his first appearance in Washington federal court, Allen was seen wearing a blue jail-issue V-neck shirt and pants, with his hands cuffed behind his back.

Update #9\u00b7 Apr 28 · 1:17 AM

New charges have been filed against the apprehended suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, who is now accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump. He also faces two firearms offences and appeared in court on Monday, where he did not enter a plea. The incident has prompted a White House security review. Further details reveal Allen was carrying specific weapons: a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun, and three knives. Crucially, a Secret Service agent was hit during the incident.

Update #8\u00b7 Apr 27 · 8:46 AM

New details indicate the incident occurred on Saturday evening. President Trump was rushed offstage during the evacuation, and the gunfire reportedly broke out outside the ballroom where the annual media gala was taking place. The suspect was "taken down" by the Secret Service after charging a security checkpoint.

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