Who is Cole Allen? Suspect Identified as Correspondents' Dinner Shooter
Summary
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California, was identified as the shooter who tried to enter the White House Correspondents' Dinner and fired weapons outside the event. He was stopped and arrested by law enforcement, and is facing several charges related to the assault.Key Facts
- Cole Tomas Allen attempted to enter the White House Correspondents' Dinner armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives.
- He was stopped outside the Washington Hilton's ballroom by law enforcement, who shot and apprehended him.
- President Donald Trump described Allen as a "lone wolf" and a "whack job."
- Allen faces charges of Using a Firearm During a Crime of Violence and Assault On an Officer Using a Dangerous Weapon. Additional charges may be added.
- Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Allen acted alone.
- Allen is a California teacher and game developer with degrees from Caltech (2017) and a planned master's in computer science (2025).
- He had worked part-time as a tutor at C2 Education and was recognized as "Teacher of the Month" in December 2024.
- Allen’s motive for the attack is not yet known.
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