US prosecutors have alleged that a suspect accused of plotting against Donald Trump also shot a Secret Service agent during an incident under investigation, according to court statements and officials cited in media reports.
Authorities said the agent was struck during the same alleged attack that federal investigators describe as an attempted assassination plot against the former president.
Investigators say bullet hit protective vest
US officials, including federal prosecutors, claimed that forensic analysis indicates the agent was hit by a projectile linked to the suspect’s weapon. The agent was reportedly wearing a bulletproof vest at the time.
According to statements attributed to officials, evidence suggests the round became embedded in the protective gear, helping investigators establish a direct connection between the suspect and the injury.
Premeditated intent alleged
Prosecutors argue the attack was deliberate and aimed at causing maximum harm, alleging the suspect intended to target Trump and anyone in the immediate path.
The suspect, identified in court filings as Cole Tomas Allen, faces multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination of a former president and firearm-related offences.
Legal implications
Authorities say the findings could strengthen the case against the suspect and potentially lead to additional charges. It also appears to rule out earlier uncertainty over how the agent was injured during the incident.
The US Department of Justice has not released a full public statement beyond the formal charges already filed.
