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Details emerge about shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A suspect has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump during the event. New information from the Justice Department outlines the events leading up to the incident. (sources: cbsnews, abcnews, thehill, cnbc, rollcall)
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Cole Allen allegedly planned the attack weeks in advance and took a selfie shortly before the shooting. The Justice Department has released images of Allen from moments before the incident.
- Cole Allen allegedly began planning the attack three weeks prior to the dinner.
- The Justice Department has provided images of Allen taken just before the shooting.
- Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump during the event.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events and the implications for ongoing legal matters involving Trump.
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