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California Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Washington Press Dinner
A 31-year-old Californian man has been arrested after shots were fired within the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, from Torrance in the Los Angeles region, opened fire at the prestigious event, causing security officials to return fire with the individual. Police say Allen stated he intended to target Trump administration officials, with initial inquiries suggesting President Donald Trump may have been among his planned targets. The suspect, who was unharmed during the exchange, was arrested and later hospitalised for assessment. Police have described him as a solitary shooter carrying a...
Apr 20