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The suspect accused in the White House<\/a> Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting made an initial appearance in federal court Monday, marking the first time the alleged would-be assassin heard the charges filed against him by prosecutors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cole Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is accused of storming the Washington Hilton while armed with multiple weapons, and attempting to penetrate the ballroom in which President Donald Trump<\/a> sat amongst Cabinet officials and hundreds of journalists Saturday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Allen appeared in federal court Monday wearing a blue prison jumpsuit to face charges of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines, according to the Department of Justice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He has not yet entered a plea and will remain in custody.<\/p>\n

WHO IS COLE ALLEN? CALIFORNIA MAN NAMED AS SUSPECT IN WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER SHOOTING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Monday\u2019s court appearance is separate from Cole\u2019s arraignment, with the judge scheduling a detention hearing for April 30 and a preliminary hearing for May 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Allen is accused of traveling by train from California<\/a> to Washington, D.C., while making one stop in Chicago, and checking into the hotel just one day before the planned event.<\/p>\n

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Shortly before the alleged shooting, authorities said Allen sent a written manifesto<\/a> to members of his family, outlining his intent to target Trump and other Cabinet officials.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Within 30 minutes of the gala starting, Allen allegedly stormed the hotel lobby, equipped with a shotgun, handgun and knives, and breached security barricades<\/a> that had been erected just one floor above the VIP-filled International Ballroom.<\/p>\n

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One Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire in a ballistic vest, and Allen was subsequently tackled by officers and taken into custody.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Allen was not injured, but was transported to a hospital to be evaluated. The Secret Service agent was also taken to receive medical treatment<\/a> and is recovering.<\/p>\n

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The chaos was heard from inside<\/a> the packed ballroom, with the 2,300 attendees taking cover under their tables as Trump and Vice President JD Vance were whisked away by security.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Approximately one hour later, Trump announced that law enforcement had asked attendees to evacuate the building, which was consistent with protocol, adding the event would be rescheduled within 30 days.<\/p>\n

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After the shooting, Allen\u2019s brother contacted the New London Police Department<\/a> in Connecticut to report receiving his brother\u2019s alleged manifesto.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The police said in a statement they were contacted at 10:49 p.m. by someone who wanted to share information related to it, and the department said it then immediately alerted federal law enforcement<\/a>, the Associated Press reported.<\/p>\n

Allen faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted on the attempted assassination charge, with the two firearms charges carrying a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital reached out to Allen\u2019s defense team and federal prosecutors<\/a> for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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