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Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was identified as the suspect. His background has been described as both accomplished and deeply unsettling in light of the events.
He graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering and later completed a master’s in computer science. He worked as a teacher and tutor, with colleagues and students describing him as polite and intelligent.
A written document found in his hotel room outlined his motivations in detail. In it, he referred to himself as the “Friendly Federal Assassin” and listed members of the Trump administration as targets.
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