US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
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US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
"The shooting occurred after plainclothes agents identified a suspicious individual they believed was carrying a firearm. Agents briefly followed the man and called for backup."
"When uniformed Secret Service officers arrived, the suspect attempted to flee and opened fire. Agents shot back, wounding the man, who was taken to hospital."
"A child was shot during the exchange, but his injuries were not life-threatening. Investigators believe he was struck by the suspect."
"The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is in custody and has been charged with attempting to kill Trump, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence."
A shooting incident occurred near the White House when Secret Service agents confronted a suspicious individual believed to be armed. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, opened fire and was shot by agents. A child was also injured but not critically. An investigation is underway to determine the suspect's intentions, particularly regarding President Trump. Allen has been charged with multiple offenses, including attempting to kill Trump. This incident follows a previous assassination attempt on the president at a recent event.
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