Man Who Shot at Trump's Dinner with Journalists Could Face Life Sentence
A federal court in Washington processed Cole Allen, 31, on Monday on charges of attempted assassination against President Donald Trump and two firearms-related offenses.
TL;DR
- Cole Allen, 31, faces charges of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and firearms offenses.
- The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Allen was found with a shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, and three knives.
- He attempted to breach a security checkpoint.
- A brief exchange of gunfire resulted in an agent being hit in his bulletproof vest without serious injury.
- Allen was arrested and did not get close to the president.
- The Secret Service evacuated Trump from the scene.
- Investigators believe Allen may have been targeting members of the administration.