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Gunman Wounds Trump's Ear, Kills Bystander; Arrested

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A gunman wounded U.S. President Donald Trump’s right ear and killed a bystander during a campaign event at the Washington Hilton.
Police identified the shooter as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, and took him into custody after the shooting.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and senior officials were unharmed while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said violence should never be the way.

History

Historical Context

On June 5 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles while campaigning for the presidency. The killing, which occurred six months before his son Rory’s birth, marked a flashpoint in 20th-century political violence. Recent attacks on political figures, such as former President Donald Trump, have revived security concerns and renewed gun-control debate.

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Story summary

A gunman wounded U.S. President Donald Trump’s right ear and killed a bystander during a campaign event at the Washington Hilton.
Police identified the shooter as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, and took him into custody after the shooting.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and senior officials were unharmed while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said violence should never be the way.

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