Suspect in media gala shooting indicted for attempting to assassinate Trump
The man accused of the shooting at a media gala attended by U.S. President Donald Trump was processed in court on Monday...
TL;DR
- Cole Allen, 31, was charged with attempted murder of President Trump and two firearms offenses.
- Allen allegedly attempted to breach security at the Hilton hotel with a shotgun, semi-automatic pistol, and three knives.
- He was apprehended after a brief exchange of gunfire with agents and did not reach Trump or other guests.
- The White House blamed the 'hate cult of the left' for the shooting.
- Trump stated the suspect had written an 'anti-Christian' manifesto and believed Allen acted as a 'lone wolf'.
- An agent was shot in the chest by a bulletproof vest at close range and did not appear seriously injured.