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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Joseph Gedeon in Washington and Lucy Campbell

Suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at press dinner

two law enforcement agents stand outside a home
FBI agents gather information from neighbors of Cole Thomas Allen, the suspected gunman at the White House press dinner in Torrance, California, on Sunday. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

The suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner appeared in federal court on Monday and was charged with three federal crimes, including attempting to assassinate the president.

The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, was charged with attempting to assassinate the US president, transportation of firearms to commit a felony, and unlawful discharge of a firearm during violence.

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