What we know about the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Summary
A man named Cole Allen, from Torrance, California, opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026. He was captured by law enforcement after an exchange of gunfire, and President Donald Trump and others were inside the event at the time.Key Facts
- The suspect is 31-year-old Cole Allen, a trained mechanical engineer who worked as a tutor.
- He traveled across the country, apparently to cause as much harm as possible.
- Allen carried a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives when he approached the event security checkpoint.
- He fired shots and was tackled by police after the exchange of gunfire.
- A Secret Service agent was shot but protected by a vest and is in good condition.
- Allen is being charged with using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer.
- Authorities are still investigating his motive and whether President Trump was specifically targeted.
- Allen was injured during his arrest and taken to the hospital; he is expected to recover.
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