Suspected gunman at White House press dinner named as Cole Tomas Allen
Summary
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, was arrested after trying to enter the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington DC armed with weapons. Law enforcement stopped him near the event, and an officer wearing a bulletproof vest was hurt but has been released from the hospital. The suspect faces charges and was in custody with no evidence of others involved.Key Facts
- The suspect is Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California.
- He was arrested at the Washington Hilton during the White House correspondents’ dinner.
- Allen was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and knives.
- He ran past a Secret Service checkpoint before being stopped by agents who opened fire.
- The suspect was tackled and was not hit by gunfire during the arrest.
- One officer was shot but was wearing a bulletproof vest and was released from the hospital.
- The suspect has no prior criminal or civil record in Los Angeles County.
- He faces two charges and will be arraigned soon; more charges may be added.
- Authorities are searching his home in California, and there is no known motive yet.
- Officials say there is no indication that anyone else was involved.
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