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Man Charged with Attempted Assassination Following Incident Near White House Correspondents' Dinner

National Desk
May 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Cole Tomas Allen, identified as the suspect in a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Allen made his initial court appearance following the incident. The charges were formally presented to Allen during the court hearing. Details regarding the specific location of the incident and the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting are currently under investigation. Further information regarding the investigation, including the timeline of events leading up to the charges, is expected to be released as the case progresses. The court will determine the next steps in the legal process, including potential hearings and trial proceedings. Allen remains in custody pending further legal action.

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