What we know about the shooting at Trump's dinner with White House journalists
Summary
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026, causing an emergency evacuation of President Donald Trump and other officials. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested at the scene after exchanging gunfire with police; no guests were hurt but one Secret Service officer was injured.Key Facts
- The shooting happened around 8:35 p.m. at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents' dinner.
- A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives rushed a Secret Service checkpoint.
- President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were evacuated safely.
- Hundreds of guests took cover under tables and later exited the building as the event was postponed.
- Law enforcement exchanged gunfire with the suspect and captured him without firing shots at him.
- A Secret Service officer was hit in his protective vest and taken to the hospital but is doing well.
- The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, is a 31-year-old from Los Angeles, a Caltech graduate, part-time teacher, and game developer.
- Allen told police he intended to shoot members of the Trump administration and faces federal charges including using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer.
- He is currently in custody and will be arraigned in federal court.
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