Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump agrees to remain in custody
During a court hearing on Thursday, Cole Allen, 31, opted to stay in custody as his legal proceedings unfold, as confirmed by his attorney Tezira Abe. Allen faces serious allegations of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. It is claimed that he breached a security checkpoint and discharged a shotgun outside the venue. Prosecutors allege he traveled from his California hometown to Washington by train, carrying a shotgun, a .38-calibre pistol, knives, and daggers with intentions of committing a mass shooting. He is charged with attempted assassination, discharging a firearm during a violent crime, and illegally transporting firearms across state lines. No plea has been entered yet.
Key facts
- Cole Allen, 31, agreed to remain in custody on Thursday.
- Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
- The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington.
- Allen allegedly fired a shotgun outside the event after storming a security checkpoint.
- Prosecutors say he traveled by train from California with multiple weapons.
- He is charged with attempted assassination, firearm discharge, and illegal gun transport.
- Allen has not yet entered a plea.
- His lawyer is Tezira Abe.
Entities
Institutions
- White House Correspondents' Association
- White House Correspondents’ Association
- US Marshals
Locations
- Washington
- United States
- California
- Torrance