This is the profile of Cole Allen, the alleged shooter who forced Donald Trump's evacuation at the Washington Hilton
Amidst the events that forced Donald Trump's evacuation from a dinner with correspondents at the Washington Hilton, a man was captured by the United States Secret Service and identified as Cole Allen.
TL;DR
- Cole Allen was captured by the Secret Service during an incident that led to Donald Trump's evacuation from a dinner.
- The event occurred at the Washington Hilton during a dinner hosted by the White House Correspondents' Association.
- Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is a graduate of Caltech with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.
- He has worked as a mechanical engineer, a freelance video game developer, and a tutor.
- Upon his arrest, Allen allegedly possessed a hunting shotgun, a pistol, and knives.
- He faces multiple charges, including assault and illegal weapon possession.
- Authorities are investigating his motives and if he acted alone, though Trump referred to him as a 'lone wolf'.