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Trump Says Agent Hit; Shooter Subdued, Faces Assassination Charges

5/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump asserted the injured Secret Service agent was struck by the gunman.
Sean Curran said the agent was shot at point-blank range with a shotgun and fired five rounds back.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was subdued after his shotgun blast hit his knee near the hotel stairs.
Federal prosecutors allege Allen traveled from California, booked a Hilton room, and faces assassination and firearm charges pending ballistic results.

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U.S. President Donald Trump asserted the injured Secret Service agent was struck by the gunman.
Sean Curran said the agent was shot at point-blank range with a shotgun and fired five rounds back.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was subdued after his shotgun blast hit his knee near the hotel stairs.
Federal prosecutors allege Allen traveled from California, booked a Hilton room, and faces assassination and firearm charges pending ballistic results.