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The FBI disrupted a multi-state plot to attack a UFC event on the White House South Lawn; five people were arrested as charges are expected to be unsealed, after investigators learned of the threat on June 10, with officials noting possible plans including drones with explosives and snipers, and the Secret Service pursuing accountability.
A suspect opened fire at a Secret Service security checkpoint near the White House; Secret Service officers returned fire, killing the suspect who later died at a hospital. A bystander was wounded; no Secret Service personnel were injured, and President Trump was at the White House and unharmed. The White House lockdown was lifted and FBI help is on scene as investigators verify details.
A Nashua resident and federal employee, Dean DelleChiaie, was charged with interstate communication of a threat against the President after using a government work computer to search weapon-related and assassination topics, admitting ownership of firearms, and sending a threatening email to the White House; he faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
A 31-year-old California man, Cole Tomas Allen, agreed to stay in custody as his federal case advances after allegedly rushing a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton and firing a shotgun toward the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner where Donald Trump and other officials were seated; prosecutors say he traveled from Torrance, CA with multiple weapons, planned a mass shooting, and intended to target Trump, while defense lawyers question aspects of the government’s case, including whether a Secret Service agent was shot. The event was evacuated and Allen has not entered a plea.
Investigators say a gunman fired a shotgun at the White House Correspondents' Dinner outside the Washington Hilton; the round that struck a Secret Service officer was not friendly fire, and five other shots were fired by the officer, who was hit in his vest, possibly by a cellphone tucked in a pocket. The officer was not seriously hurt. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Allen, was arrested on scene and charged with attempting to assassinate the president and related offenses; the DOJ/ATF investigation continues.
A gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner; 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California, a hotel guest, was neutralized and taken into custody after telling authorities he intended to shoot Trump administration officials. A Secret Service agent was wounded but wearing a bulletproof vest and is expected to recover; Allen faces federal charges with an arraignment planned for Monday as investigators assess motive, while President Trump and other protectees are safe and law enforcement praised the rapid response.
The US Secret Service has deployed Boston Dynamics' robotic dog "Spot" to patrol the perimeter of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, enhancing security following recent assassination attempts. These robots, equipped with surveillance technology and advanced sensors, can navigate complex environments and cover more ground than human agents. While unarmed, they are part of a broader trend of using robotic dogs in security and military operations. Despite their capabilities, they require human oversight and can be disabled with simple methods like spraying their cameras.