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Teacher of Month Arrested After Dinner Shooting, Anti-Christian Manifesto

5/1/2026

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Cole Allen Arrest

Tutor Cole Tomas Allen, December 2024 Teacher of the Month, had contributed $25 to Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign.
The shooting at Correspondents’ Dinner in Hilton hotel resulted in Cole Tomas Allen’s arrest, assault-officer charge, and a Monday appearance.
Allen purchased handguns and a shotgun from Cap Tactical Firearms, keeping them at parents’ home.
He sent a manifesto targeting Trump officials anti-Christian, prompting President Donald Trump call suspect anti-Christian.

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Allen Arrested

Allen’s lawyers contend he poses no danger, highlighting his clean record and respected community standing.
Cole Tomas Allen opened fire at Correspondents’ Dinner in Hilton hotel, was arrested, charged with assault, and will appear Monday.
Defense attorney Tezira Abe conceded detention, requested the judge move Allen out of safe-cell lockdown.
Prosecutors released a selfie of Allen with loaded shotgun, handgun and knives, urging continued detention.

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Cole Allen Arrest

Tutor Cole Tomas Allen, December 2024 Teacher of the Month, had contributed $25 to Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign.
The shooting at Correspondents’ Dinner in Hilton hotel resulted in Cole Tomas Allen’s arrest, assault-officer charge, and a Monday appearance.
Allen purchased handguns and a shotgun from Cap Tactical Firearms, keeping them at parents’ home.
He sent a manifesto targeting Trump officials anti-Christian, prompting President Donald Trump call suspect anti-Christian.

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