A man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump has been indicted on an additional charge of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.
Prosecutors say the new charge relates to a United States Secret Service officer who was shot during the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on 25 April.
The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has also been charged with attempting to assassinate the president, along with multiple firearms offences.
According to court documents, a grand jury approved the new indictment, which replaces earlier charges filed by complaint. The case was authorised by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Prosecutors allege the suspect was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun and several knives when he breached a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, where the event was taking place.
Gunfire erupted shortly after, prompting security agents to evacuate President Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, and other senior officials. Attendees were told to take cover.
Investigators are still examining whether the injured officer was struck by the suspect or by crossfire during the response.
The incident has triggered a broader review of White House security arrangements.
Mr Allen, who remains in custody, has not yet entered a plea. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment.
