Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump to remain in custody
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has agreed to remain in federal custody as prosecutors build their case against him for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington, DC. Allen reportedly stormed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton and fired a shotgun near the ballroom where Trump and other officials were present. The event was abruptly halted, attendees were evacuated, and Allen was apprehended without being shot by law enforcement.
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FBI agents depart after entering a house associated with the suspected shooter at the press gala. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFBI agents depart after entering a house associated with the suspected shooter at the press gala. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesWhite House correspondents' dinner shootingMan charged with attempting to assassinate Trump to remain in custodyCole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly stormed the White House correspondents’ association dinnerGuardian staff and agencyThu 30 Apr 2026 12.57 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 13.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump by rushing the black-tie press gala in Washington DC at the weekend where the US president was a guest,…
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