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A federal grand jury has added a fourth charge against 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, accusing him of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.
This new allegation follows the discovery of a pellet from Allen’s weapon embedded in the protective vest of a Secret Service agent.
The incident occurred during a high-profile media gala in Washington on April 25, which was attended by President Donald Trump.
Before this indictment, Allen already faced severe charges, including the attempted assassination of the president, illegal transportation of firearms across state lines, and discharging a weapon during a violent crime.
If found guilty of the attempt on the president’s life, he could be sentenced to life in prison. Although security forces fired at Allen during the confrontation, the Department of Justice confirmed he was not hit by gunfire.
Allen’s only injuries were minor abrasions to his knee sustained when he was tackled and restrained by law enforcement.
The annual event, which typically attracts a large crowd of journalists and celebrities, saw President Trump attend despite his usual history of boycotting the dinner.
While the president was unharmed and has suggested the event be rescheduled, Allen has yet to enter a formal plea.
