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WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials

SUMMARY

A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when Cole Allen, armed with multiple weapons, opened fire, injuring a Secret Service agent. Allen reportedly intended to target Trump administration officials and had a manifesto outlining his plans. Law enforcement arrested him at the scene after he rushed a checkpoint. President Trump praised the response from law enforcement and attendees.

Allen's social media contained anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric, and he had made radical statements to family. The investigation is ongoing as authorities believe he traveled from California to D.C. for the attack.


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