Man Shot at Secret Service Agent at White House Dinner

0:00It's April 27. I'm Corey with The Story. This is Global News, driven by AI and built for a global audience. A 31-year-old guy from Torrance, California, named Cole Thomas Allen, faces federal charges after allegedly shooting at a Secret Service agent. During the White House Correspondence Association, dinner in Washington. This happened Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, where President Trump was supposed to speak later. Allen tried to breathe security, but got tackled and arrested on the spot. He's doing federal court Monday for his first appearance, where prosecutors expect to hit him with assault on a federal officer and using a firearm in a violent crime. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch mentioned possible attempted assassination charges too, as the probe continues. Allen left behind a manifesto calling himself the friendly federal assassin and naming senior Trump officials as targets. He also included the president himself. He traveled from California by train and booked a room at the hotel ahead of time.

1:02The incident sent attendees ducking under tables, with security rushing top officials out fast. Trump got pulled off stage right after the shots rang out, turning the black tie event into chaos. The agent took a shotgun blast, but his tactical vest saved him. He was out of the hospital hours later. Allen, who also had a handgun in knives, got checked at a hospital too. Monday's hearing should be quick, just reading his rights and pushing for detention as the case builds.