Reports indicate that shots were fired outside the Washington Hilton, where former President **Donald Trump** was scheduled to speak. **Allen** was taken into custody, and authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack. ### Incident Details According to the Metropolitan Police Department, **Allen** allegedly “charged” a Secret Service checkpoint at the Hilton hotel. Interim chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the suspect was carrying a “shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.” A Secret Service agent was reportedly struck but was protected by a bulletproof vest. ### Investigation and Suspect Profile  **Allen's** online presence appears minimal. His LinkedIn profile indicates he graduated from **Caltech** in 2017 with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2025 with a master’s in computer science. He has been employed part-time at **C2 Education** since March 2020 and was recognized as their “December Teacher of the Month.” ### Additional Background **Allen** also identifies as a self-employed indie game developer since 2018. He released an “atomic fighting game” called Bohrdom on Steam. ### Official Statements **Trump** described the shooter as a “lone wolf” and a “thug that attacked our Constitution.” The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact target and motive behind the incident.