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Suspect in connection with the shooting at the White House correspondents dinner has been arrested.
According to federal prosecutors, the suspect will be arraigned in court on Monday.
The suspect is said to be a 31-year-old California teacher, Cole Allen.
The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, while addressing journalists said “Right now the defendant is being charged with two counts, 924C sing a firearm during a crime of violence and second crime under 111 which is assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.”
“This individual was intent of doing much harm, much damage as he could an thankfully because of the check point right outside the ballroom where thousands of people we waited to hear the president of the United States because that check point worked there was no one who was injured but it was clear where this defendant is going,” she stated.
DAILY POST recalls that the tragic incident occurred on late Saturday during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, where gunfire near a security checkpoint triggered panic and forced the evacuation of top officials, journalists and guests.
The gala was attended by the President of the United States, Donald Trump and the vice president, JD Vance.
Suspect in Trump Gala shooting to be arraigned – United States attorney
