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The Department of Justice filed three federal charges in United States District Court against Cole Thomas Allen.
Cole Thomas Allen was charged with attempted assassination of the President of the United States, a count punishable by up to life in prison.
Cole Thomas Allen was charged with interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a felony, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Cole Thomas Allen was charged with discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, which carries a mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years and a maximum of life.
A U.S. Secret Service officer was shot in the chest during the incident at the Washington Hilton but was protected by a ballistic vest.
According to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, Cole Thomas Allen's intent was to assassinate the President and target as many high-ranking cabinet officials as possible.
Cole Thomas Allen was in possession of a 12-gauge Mossberg shotgun, a .38 semi-automatic handgun, and at least three knives.
Cole Thomas Allen's manifesto stated he was targeting administration officials from highest to lowest rank and would engage anyone who blocked him from the president.
On April 21, Cole Thomas Allen traveled by train from Los Angeles to Chicago and then to Washington, D.C., arriving on April 24.
The U.S. Secret Service officer who was hit by a bullet fired five times at suspect Cole Thomas Allen.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that additional charges will be filed against Cole Thomas Allen as the investigation continues.
Two Israeli embassy staff members were recently murdered in Washington D.C.