'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that press gala gunman suspect was neighbour
Residents of Torrance, California, are in shock after learning that Cole Thomas Allen, the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, lived in their quiet neighborhood. Neighbors describe the situation as bizarre, as they had known Allen's family as friendly and unremarkable. The incident has drawn significant media attention, disrupting the usual calm of the community.
- ▪Cole Thomas Allen was arrested for attempting to assassinate President Trump at a White House dinner.
- ▪He lived with his parents in Torrance, a suburb known for its tranquility and good schools.
- ▪Neighbors expressed disbelief, stating they had only known Allen's family as friendly and unremarkable.
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'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRegan MorrisTorrance, California Neighbours of White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect reactThe man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington dinner lived with his parents in a quiet coastal suburb of Los Angeles. Some people here lovingly refer to the city of Torrance, known for its good schools, ocean breezes and million-dollar homes, as "Bore-ance" because nothing much ever happens.
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