Authorities confirmed the suspect, identified as Cole Thomas Allen, stormed the screening area armed with multiple weapons and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement before being subdued by Secret Service agents. One officer was shot at close range but survived due to a bulletproof vest.
Officials, including the United States Secret Service and Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, stated the suspect acted alone and never reached the ballroom. Trump and all protectees were safely evacuated and unharmed.
The motive remains under investigation as federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, continue to examine the suspect’s background and possible intent. The incident marks another alarming security scare involving Trump in recent years.
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