An article summarized by CBS News:
Authorities say 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen attempted to carry out an attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, allegedly targeting officials in the Trump administration. A written manifesto found after the incident outlined his intent, and investigators say his social media included anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric. The president and Melania Trump were safely evacuated, and no attendees were seriously injured, though a Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire but protected by a bulletproof vest.
The suspect was apprehended at the scene after firing multiple shots and attempting to breach a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton. He was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, and had traveled from California to Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to the attack. Law enforcement officials believe Allen acted alone, though the FBI and Secret Service are continuing to investigate his background, communications, and writings to better understand his motive.
Allen, an educator and engineer with degrees from California Institute of Technology and California State University, had a history of firearm ownership and had reportedly expressed radical views to family members. He now faces federal charges including using a firearm during a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer, with additional charges possible as the investigation unfolds.
