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Cole Allen Alleged Assassination Attempt at Washington Hilton Hotel
Published on 5/1/2026

AI Summary
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old individual, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25. Surveillance footage shows Allen casing the Washington Hilton on April 24 before storming a Secret Service checkpoint on April 25 with a shotgun. The incident resulted in a Secret Service officer drawing his weapon and firing multiple rounds at Allen. Authorities confirmed that the officer who was struck by gunfire was not seriously injured due to protective gear. Prosecutors are continuing to pursue the case against Allen.
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