Secret Service agent was hit by gunfire from suspect at W.H. correspondents’ dinner, sources say
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Investigators believe the man charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump shot a Secret Service officer who was wearing a ballistic vest, according to three law enforcement officials familiar with the case. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Sources say a Secret Service officer was hit by gunfire during the incident involving Cole Tomas Allen near a Trump event, but the officer was protected by a ballistic vest.
Key Points:
- Investigators believe Allen shot the officer, and they say it was not friendly fire from another law enforcement member.
- Allen was accused of rushing a checkpoint near the White House Correspondents’ dinner and was caught on video carrying weapons.
- The officer was taken to a hospital, then released over the weekend.
- Allen faces federal charges tied to the alleged attack, and investigators are still reviewing devices and other evidence from his home and hotel room.
Impact on the People
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The shooting at a major political event can make voters and workers feel less safe and may push taxpayers toward higher security costs.
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- Primary:Cole Tomas Allenperson
Candidate Entities7 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Cole Tomas AllenpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Named suspect charged in the attack and the main subject of the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryAI selected
Central figure in the alleged assassination attempt and the person the suspect is accused of targeting.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Secret Service Uniformed Divisiongovernment agency or bodyMajorAI selected
Specific protective division whose officer was hit and then returned fire.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - California Institute of Technologyeducational / research institutionMinorCandidate
Mentioned as part of the suspect’s background and educational history.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Judge Matthew SharbaughpersonMentionCandidate
Named magistrate judge mentioned only for a procedural legal order.
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The suspect’s hometown, included as background location.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Washington HiltoncompanyMentionCandidate
Hotel identified as the scene of the incident and recovery of evidence, but not itself an accountable actor.
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