Attempted Assassination
Coverage of Attempted Assassination in the Nexus archive.
- Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner
Federal prosecutors released a video showing an armed man attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with the intent to kill President Donald Trump. The individual was reportedly armed with guns and knives.
- Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex
Cole Allen, 31, faces charges for attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He is currently detained in the D.C. jail complex.
- Suspect in correspondents’ dinner shooting to remain in custody ahead of trial
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, will remain in custody ahead of his trial. Public defenders sought his release, but Allen agreed to stay in jail.
- Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump in an attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He has agreed to remain jailed in a 'safe cell' ahead of his trial.
- New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
New images show Cole Tomas Allen taking selfies before the Washington press dinner shooting. Prosecutors argue he should remain in custody until trial for the charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
- New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
New images show Cole Tomas Allen taking selfies before the Washington press dinner shooting. Prosecutors argue he should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
- DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president, and two firearm-related offenses. The Department of Justice is seeking his pretrial detention.
- What's next for correspondents' dinner shooting suspect as he faces attempted assassination charge
Cole Allen, a 31-year-old California man, faces an attempted assassination charge for allegedly targeting President Trump and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Bruce Hoffman, a counterterrorism expert, provide further analysis on the case.
- Eye Opener: Severe weather brings flooding, violent storms to Midwest
Extreme weather in the Midwest has caused severe flooding and dangerous winds, while a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.
- Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump
The Justice Department has charged the gunman who allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald J. Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect faces formal charges related to the incident.
- Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court in Washington DC after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a press dinner. The incident is being investigated as a potential act of political violence.
- Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
A 31-year-old California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner in Washington. The suspect aimed to kill as many high-level officials as possible, according to investigators.
- Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
A 31-year-old California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a Washington dinner. The suspect aimed to kill as many high-level officials as possible, according to investigators.
- Details on initial charges against correspondents' dinner shooting suspect
The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and two firearms-related offenses. The incident was reported by CBS News correspondents Anna Schecter and Aaron Navarro.
- More charges for WHCD shooting suspect, U.S. attorney says
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced additional charges against the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, calling the incident an 'attempted assassination of the president of the United States.' The investigation is ongoing.
- WHCD shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of firing a gun outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during his first court appearance. The incident occurred near the White House, and Allen faces serious criminal charges.
- Suspect Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump
Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, along with two other counts including interstate transportation of weapons and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. The incident occurred outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
- Emotionless suspected Trump gunman Cole Allen appears in court as he's charged with attempted assassination
Cole Allen, the suspected gunman in an attempted assassination of Donald Trump, appeared emotionless in court as he was charged. The case involves a security-related incident with a high-profile political figure.
- Emotionless suspected Trump gunman Cole Allen appears in court as he's charged with attempted assassination
Cole Allen, the suspected gunman in an attempted assassination of Donald Trump, appeared emotionless in court and was charged with the crime. The case involves a high-profile political figure and a criminal proceeding.
- US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump
Cole Thomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump during a press gala. The prosecutor confirmed the charge, stating Allen targeted the president in a Saturday attack.
- Ryan Wesley Routh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump and Assault of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in prison plus 84 months for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and committing related violent and firearms offenses. The sentencing concludes a federal case involving an assassination attempt on a major political figure. Routh faced charges for attempted assassination and assault of a federal law enforcement officer.