"Cole Tomas Allen allegedly stormed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton hotel, firing a shotgun outside the doors leading into the ballroom where the US president and other officials were seated."
"Prosecutors argued that Allen carefully planned to attack Trump and other officials, traveling from California armed with a shotgun, a .38-caliber pistol, and knives."
"Chaos unfolded at the dinner as shots were heard, prompting secret service agents to evacuate the president, Vice-President JD Vance, and other officials from the ballroom."
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a gala in Washington DC. He stormed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, firing a shotgun outside the ballroom where Trump and other officials were present. Prosecutors claim Allen planned the attack, traveling from California with multiple weapons. He agreed to remain in custody while his case proceeds, as his attorney stated he would not contest being a danger to the community. The event was disrupted, leading to an evacuation of guests.
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