WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials, manifesto reveals

WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials, manifesto reveals
The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting stated his intention to target Trump administration officials, according to law enforcement sources. Authorities identified the suspect, who had prepared a manifesto detailing his anti-Trump and anti-Christian sentiments and shared them on social media. The suspect was apprehended after opening fire at a Secret Service checkpoint and is expected to face charges as the investigation continues.

• Suspect Cole Allen intended to target Trump administration officials, according to law enforcement.
• Allen prepared a manifesto and shared anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric online.
• He rushed a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, armed with multiple weapons.
• A Secret Service officer was struck in his ballistic vest but is expected to recover.
• Allen's sister reported his increasingly radical statements and plans to "do something."
• Investigators believe Allen traveled from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. by train.
• The investigation is ongoing, with formal charges expected.