Trump attack suspect left note about 'surprise' before shooting
US President Donald Trump (photo: Getty Images)
The suspect in the shooting during a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump for the White House Correspondents' Association left a note to his relatives before carrying out the attack, Sky News reports.
According to the publication, 31-year-old Cole Allen earlier wrote an address to his parents, colleagues, and other people, in which he expressed apologies for his future actions.
"I apologise to everyone... who suffered before I was able to attempt this, to all who may still suffer after, regardless of my success or failure," the note says.
He wrote that he may have given "a lot of people a surprise today," and although he did not mention Donald Trump directly, in his statements, he criticized him and his administration, journalists report.
Explaining his motives, Allen wrote that he considers the responsibility of political representatives to be personal.
"What my representatives do reflects on me," the note says.
He also added that "this is the first real opportunity I've had to do something about it".
Shooting at the Washington Hilton
On the night of April 25, a dinner was held at the Washington Hilton with the participation of US President Donald Trump, his wife, representatives of the White House administration, and journalists.
In total, about 2,600 people attended the event.
During the event, an armed man attempted to break through security, after which a shooting occurred.
The attacker had a shotgun, a pistol, and several knives. He was detained and taken to Howard University Hospital.
Law enforcement identified the shooter as 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen.
He lives in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance and works as a teacher.
It is also known that he previously took part in the anti-Trump protest, No Kings in California. The suspect is expected to appear in court on April 27.
