White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect to be arraigned Monday
Summary
Cole Allen, 31, traveled from California to Washington, D.C., and opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. He was caught near the event venue after shooting multiple times and is scheduled for arraignment on Monday.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- Allen was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives.
- President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet were attending the event.
- A Secret Service agent was shot but safely protected by a bulletproof vest.
- Allen was detained after fleeing past security and being tackled by law enforcement.
- He booked a hotel room in the Washington Hilton weeks before the event.
- Allen is said to have traveled by train from California to Washington, D.C.
- He faces charges including use of a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer; more charges may come.
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