"In writings sent to family members minutes before the attack, the 31-year-old described himself as 'Friendly Federal Assassin' and railed against recent actions taken by the U.S. government under Trump."
"A search of state and federal court databases showed no indication Allen had ever previously been charged with a crime."
"Public records show he is the oldest of four adult siblings, with two younger sisters and a brother."
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old tutor and amateur video game developer from Torrance, California, was arrested for a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He described himself as a 'Friendly Federal Assassin' in writings sent to family shortly before the attack, criticizing U.S. government actions under Trump. Allen, who graduated with a master's degree in computer science, had no prior criminal charges and lived with his parents. He had previously contributed to a Democratic political action committee supporting Kamala Harris.
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