"Authorities say Cole Allen charged through a security perimeter at the Washington Hilton, where President Trump and other top administration officials were gathered for the annual event with journalists."
"One Secret Service agent was shot in his protective vest and not seriously injured. Allen faces charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon."
"NPR's Tamara Keith, who was in the ballroom at the time of the incident, describes what happened as tense and scary, noting that the shooting came at the end of a bad week for Trump politically."
"A White House official stated that Allen's brother notified law enforcement about a letter Allen had written and sent to family members shortly before the incident."
Cole Allen, 31, is scheduled for his first court appearance after allegedly charging through a security perimeter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He was arrested before reaching the ballroom, where President Trump and officials were present. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously injured. Allen faces charges including firearm use during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer. Investigations into his motive are ongoing, with family members notifying law enforcement prior to the incident.
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