"Cole Tomas Allen was apprehended with a shotgun, pistol, and multiple knives after traveling from California to Washington, D.C. The firearms were purchased in California, allowing him to carry them on the train."
"Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, 'This isn't about... changing the law or making the laws more restrictive around possession of firearms.' He emphasized the importance of law enforcement's ability to stop the suspect."
"A Secret Service agent was shot during the incident but is expected to be okay. Blanche reiterated that the focus should not be on changing laws regarding train security."
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner incident, traveled from California to Washington, D.C., with a shotgun, pistol, and knives. He purchased the firearms in California prior to the event. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the focus should be on law enforcement's response rather than changing firearm laws. A Secret Service agent was injured but is expected to recover. Amtrak is cooperating with federal authorities regarding the incident and potential security measures.
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