Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.
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Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is scheduled to make his first court appearance today. While police have not formally identified the suspect, NPR confirmed the identity of 31-year-old Cole Allen with two people familiar with the investigation who aren't authorized to speak publicly. Authorities say Allen charged through a security perimeter at the Washington Hilton, where President Trump and other top administration officials were gathered for the annual event with journalists. Law enforcement arrested Allen before he could reach the ballroom. One Secret Service agent was shot in his protective vest and not seriously injured. Allen faces charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. Here's what we know about Allen so far . Secret Service agents responded to a shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening. President Trump and other administration officials were rushed out, and a suspect was arrested. …
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