Brother Tips Off Police, Stops Assassination Attempt on Trump

0:00A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, named Cole Thomas Allen, faces charges for trying to assassinate President Donald Trump. He allegedly rushed a high-profile event at the Washington Hilton, with guns and knives, leading to chaos, with shots fired and Trump rushed off stage. Allen also picked up two extra firearms charges, and skipped entering a plea in Cormunday. The plot unraveled thanks to a tip from Allen's own brother, living in a quiet new-london condo complex called Georgetown Village, around 1049 PM, on Saturday, over two hours after the incident, the brother called police after getting a massive 1052 page. Manifesto slamming the Trump administration sent to family members. Residents there woke up Sunday to cop cars everywhere, stunned the national drama hit so close to home in their peaceful spot near the shore. Folks like Wendy Shirley, who's lived there over 20 years, called it shocking, especially since crime's rare, and neighbors look out for each, other.

1:00Both the brother and sister who tipped off authorities got props from locals, who said reporting family ain't easy, but it's the right call when harms. On the line, one resident, Michael Foley, nailed it, you can't control blood, but you control your response. Police wrapped up their suite by early afternoon, but the complex buzzed with news crews. This hit underscores how family vigilance can stop threats cold, leaving everyone grateful in a tense time. That's the story for today. Hartford News Today, Driven by AI.