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Cole Tomas Allen , a 31-year-old mechanical engineer from California, was charged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

He faces three federal counts, including attempting to assassinate the president , transportation of a firearm in interstate commerce, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. assassinate

Allen allegedly stormed a security checkpoint with a long gun during the gala on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen , a 31-year-old mechanical engineer

A federal judge has ordered Allen held in custody pending a detention hearing. Historical & Official Investigations Cole Tomas Allen