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Investigators probe motives of US press gala shooting suspect
The suspect in the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, is expected to face federal charges including assaulting a federal officer and attempting to kill a federal officer. Investigators believe he intended to assassinate President Trump and other officials, as indicated by his writings expressing grievances against Trump. Allen's court appearance is scheduled for Monday (The Guardian US, France 24, Associated Press).
The investigation into the suspect's motives reveals a significant threat to national security, particularly concerning the safety of President Trump and other officials, as noted by France 24.
Investigators probe motives of US press gala shooting suspect
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by Donald Trump planned to assassinate the US president and multiple top officials, as they continue to probe suspects exact motives. France 24's Andrew Hillier has the latest.
White House press dinner shooting suspect to face criminal charges
Alleged shooter expected to appear in federal court and could be charged with trying to assassinate Trump The suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner was expected to appear in federal court to face criminal charges on Monday. The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement.
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The writings, sent shortly before shots were fired Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, made repeated references to President Donald Trump without naming him directly and alluded to grievances over a range of administration actions, including U.S. strikes on boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific.