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FBI releases images of weapons used in Trump assassination attempt

2 sources · 30 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, attempted to kill President Donald Trump during a dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday, January 25. The FBI released images of the weapons used in the attack, including a selfie Allen took with the weapons before the attempt.

The attack occurred during a dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on January 25, where Allen used weapons legally purchased in California and sent an email to family members before the attack apologizing. Authorities found a document in which Allen stated that government officials were priority targets, suggesting political motivation for the assassination attempt on the president.

1. What we know (4)

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, attempted to attack Trump during a dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday, January 25

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Allen used a shotgun and a pistol in the attack

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A Secret Service agent was hit in the chest but was protected by a bulletproof vest

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Allen was arrested and faces charges for attempted assassination and other federal crimes

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2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Allen took a selfie with the weapons around 8:03 PM before the attack

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Allen sent an email to family members and a former boss apologizing before the attack

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Allen is a private tutor and amateur video game developer

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The attack began about 40 minutes after the dinner started

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3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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