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WHCD Shooting Suspect Tracked Trump, Took a Selfie Ahead of Planned Attack, DOJ Says
Prosecutors said the suspect checked Trump’s whereabouts, armed himself and emailed a manifesto before the attack, which ended with no injuries or deaths.
- On April 25, Cole Allen allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at the Washington Hilton, bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun before being detained. Prosecutors released new details on Wednesday, April 29.
- Prosecutors allege Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California, traveled to Washington via train while documenting his plans in a manifesto. He reportedly sent scheduled emails to friends detailing his intent to target members of the Trump administration.
- Armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, Allen took a mirror selfie in his hotel room moments before the attack. He sprinted through security magnetometers about 30 minutes later, firing toward a staircase leading to the media gala.
- A Secret Service agent fired five shots at Allen but missed, according to court filings. The 31-year-old was subsequently tackled and detained in a chaotic scuffle with security guards, suffering a minor knee injury.
- Federal prosecutors requested the court deny bail for Allen, citing his alleged 'unfathomable malice' and the political nature of his crimes. The filing argued his motivation persists as long as he disagrees with the government, necessitating detention.
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Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack: prosecutors
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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