Cole Thomas Allen reportedly targeted trump card On Saturday night, he stormed a security checkpoint and opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, CBS News reported, citing sources.
Allen, 31, told law enforcement he was pursuing “executive officials” who were attending a press night in New York. washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., according to media reports.
He did not clarify whether he had a specific person in mind or whether his intention was to assassinate the president Donald Trumpinsiders told CBS News.
Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said the shooter’s goal was to cause a “national tragedy” during a time of heightened attention. white house correspondent‘ dinner.
“[Allen] Underestimating the protective capabilities of the U.S. Secret Service, they were blocked on first contact. The strength of our layered security posture is evident and there are countless countermeasures ahead,” Quinn said in a statement.
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FBI raids Cole Thomas Allen’s home
The FBI raided Cole Allen’s home after surrounding him in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles.
An FBI convoy of armored vehicles and agents in camouflage tactical uniforms arrived at Allen’s residence in Torrance. californialate Saturday night.
ABC 7 reported that residents had brief encounters with federal agents on their porches. One of the trucks directed a spotlight toward the home, eventually appearing to focus on a second-floor window overlooking the driveway.
According to US media reports, agents first entered the home shortly before midnight.
The highly anticipated White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the first that President Trump has attended since taking office, was abruptly interrupted when a gunman breached security and opened fire just steps from the packed ballroom.
Security personnel quickly evacuated Trump and first lady Melania Trump from the room, followed closely by Vice President Vance and several other senior officials.
Trump later posted a topless photo of Allen being pinned to the floor by police on the Truth Social website.
