White House correspondents’ dinner shooting latest: Trump unharmed and suspect in custody after attack at Washington Hilton
Summary
A man named Cole Tomas Allen tried to attack a security checkpoint at the White House correspondents’ dinner held at the Washington Hilton hotel. President Donald Trump and the guests were safely evacuated, and the suspect was arrested and taken to a hospital.Key Facts
- The incident happened at the Washington Hilton during the White House correspondents’ dinner.
- The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, came from Torrance, California.
- He was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives.
- Allen charged at a US Secret Service checkpoint before being stopped.
- No one else is believed to be involved in the attack.
- The suspect was arrested and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
- He faces felony charges related to firearms and assault.
- President Trump and the guests were safely evacuated without harm.
- President Trump said the Washington Hilton is not very secure and supported building a larger, more secure ballroom at the White House.
- Trump posted photos of the suspect and said he hopes to reschedule the dinner soon.
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