Suspect in Washington D.C. Hotel Shooting Had Expressed Discontent Towards Trump, Officials Say
Summary
A suspect in an attempted shooting at a Washington D.C. hotel where President Trump was present expressed discontent towards Trump and targeted government officials.
Key Points
- A 31-year-old man named Cole Thomas Allen attempted a shooting at the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C.
- He expressed dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and identified as a "friendly federal assassin."
- Allen planned to target government officials and apologized to his family in a message before the attack.
- Authorities found he carried a .45 caliber pistol and a 12-gauge shotgun and fired when he tried to breach hotel security.
