US EditionCole Thomas Allen Identified as Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Authorities say the suspect opened fire with a shotgun and handgun, and one Secret Service officer was struck in a vest.
- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, a gunman rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., prompting the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials from the ballroom.
- Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, who was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives when he stormed the checkpoint near the ballroom.
- Secret Service agents neutralized the shooter after he fired shots, striking one officer in his protective vest; Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll stated authorities believe Allen acted as a "lone wolf."
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed Allen faces charges including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, with arraignment scheduled for Monday; officials plan to reschedule the dinner within 30 days.
- Investigators are probing Allen's background and electronics to determine a motive, which remains unclear, while leaders from both parties denounced the violence and emphasized that political discourse must remain safe.
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