Suspect in Trump gala shooting to be arraigned Monday
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The suspect accused of a shooting incident at a Washington media gala attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday is scheduled for arraignment in the US capital on Monday, according to the federal prosecutor. The individual, who exchanged gunfire with Secret Service agents but was not injured, will appear before a US district judge. US Attorney Jeanine Piro stated that the suspect will face charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon. President Trump commented on the incident, stating it would not deter him from the Iran war, though he believed the incident was unlikely to be linked to the conflict. He had previously mentioned that investigators were examining the shooter's motive, describing the individual as a "lone wolf." Earlier on Saturday, Trump canceled envoys' peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, citing dissatisfaction with Tehran's negotiating stance.
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