Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, has agreed to remain in custody before his trial. Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and faces two firearms-related charges. During a court hearing, his lawyer did not contest the government’s request to keep him detained. Allen is being held under strict conditions and has not yet entered a plea. Prosecutors argue that Allen meticulously planned the attack, presenting evidence including a photo of him armed in his hotel room. The incident occurred when Allen, armed with a shotgun, rushed a security checkpoint outside the dinner attended by President Trump and other officials. A Secret Service officer fired at Allen, who was not hit but was apprehended. The officer was shot in his bulletproof vest but was not seriously injured. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 11.
QUESTION: How might the security measures at high-profile events change in response to incidents like this?
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in “safe cell,” agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
