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Chilling mirror selfie by Cole Allen surfaced minutes before he opened fire at Trump
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Published on 29 April 2026
It was taken just 30 minutes before the shooting
A chilling mirror selfie allegedly taken by Cole Tomas Allen about 30 minutes before the Washington Hilton shooting has surfaced. Authorities say Allen carried out the deadly attack in an effort to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The image reportedly captured him moments before gunfire erupted, intensifying questions about planning and access.
- Cole Tomas Allen’s mirror selfie reportedly surfaced after the attack
- The photo is alleged to have been taken about 30 minutes beforehand
- Investigators say the shooting targeted Trump during a major dinner event
- Questions remain about the attacker’s preparation and route into the venue
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