Manifesto text before WHCD shooting by Cole Tomas Allen

The article consolidates the manifesto details and quotes, noting aliases used by the author, the 1,052-word length, the declared rules of engagement, and the stated justification for attacking administration officials, along with references to event security.

The report highlights passages from the manifesto, including apologies for those harmed and discussions of leadership and law. It quotes elements such as the author’s self-identity, the line ‘Gotta start somewhere,’ and statements about the United States being ruled by the law.

Allen opened fire in the WHCD ballroom after the manifesto’s preface. The writings described 'rules of engagement' for various groups at the event, including attendees; Secret Service targets were described as 'only if necessary' and to be incapacitated non-lethally, while hotel security was treated as 'non-targets' if they did not engage him. The manifesto criticized security and alleged laxity, and included passages signaling his personal reflections before the shooting.

The New York Post reported that about ten minutes before the attack, Cole Tomas Allen texted a 1,052-word manifesto to his relatives, signing with aliases including 'coldForce' and 'Friendly Federal Assassin.' The letter apologized to family, colleagues, and bystanders, and then offered a political justification, criticized U.S. leadership, and specified how he would treat attendees and security personnel during his 'mission.'