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Cole Tomas Allen, a seemingly ordinary thirty-one-year-old from Torrance, California, shocked the nation when he opened fire outside the Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Despite the presence of President Trump and the first lady, no one was harmed due to the quick action of the Secret Service. Allen, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and several knives, was shot and wounded by a Secret Service agent after charging a security checkpoint.
Allens background is impressive, with a bachelors in mechanical engineering from Caltech and a masters in computer science from California State University-Dominguez Hills. Hes also a tutor, indie game developer, and political donor. Those who knew him describe him as soft-spoken, polite, and a top student.
No clear motive has been established, and its unclear who Allen targeted. He rode a train cross-country from the West Coast to D.C., and initial charges include two counts for firearm use and assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon. The story is still unfolding, and the arraignment is set for federal court on Monday.
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