Suspect in shooting near correspondents’ dinner expected to appear in court Monday

Authorities say the man could face additional counts as investigators continue reviewing evidence tied to the attack.

WASHINGTON — A man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner is now in custody and expected to appear in federal court as soon as Monday.

Authorities allege 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, rushed through security near the event Saturday night while armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives. 

Shots were fired outside the venue, prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other top political figures. 

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