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What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner

What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner

Summary

A man named Cole Allen opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner while President Donald Trump and others were inside. The suspect was arrested, a Secret Service agent was protected by a bulletproof vest, and no serious injuries were reported.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened outside the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • President Trump and the First Lady were safely evacuated.
  • The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.
  • At least five to eight shots were fired during the incident.
  • A Secret Service agent was hit but is expected to recover due to wearing a bulletproof vest.
  • Allen told police he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials.
  • Cole Allen graduated from Caltech in 2017 and worked for a tutoring company in California.
  • He faces charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.
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