Afghanistan, April 26 -- Suspect in shooting at Trump event in Washington identified as hotel guest; FBI investigates motive, background, and possible links.
Authorities have identified the suspect in a shooting near an event attended by Donald Trump as Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old California resident who was staying at the Washington Hilton where the incident occurred.
The shooting took place during a high-profile dinner attended by journalists, when the suspect reportedly opened fire while passing through a security checkpoint, prompting an immediate response from Secret Service agents. He was armed with multiple weapons, including a shotgun, handgun, and knives, and was wounded before being taken into custody.
Trump said the attac...