Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Faces Federal Arraignment

Cole Thomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C., following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. The event, attended by more than 2,500 people including politicians, journalists, and celebrities, was disrupted when shots were fired, prompting the evacuation of President Trump.

Authorities said a Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet but was protected by a bulletproof vest and has since been released from the hospital. Allen was apprehended at the scene, evaluated at a local hospital, and later transferred to a D.C. jail.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that Allen will be charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, with additional charges expected. The FBI is leading a criminal investigation, while the Secret Service is reviewing Allen's background. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said investigators believe Allen was targeting Trump administration officials.

Investigators have obtained a document described as a "manifesto," allegedly written by Allen, in which he outlined plans to target administration officials. The investigation remains ongoing.