What we know about suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman

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26 Apr 2026 • 6:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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What we know about suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman

  • A shooting incident occurred at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., leading to the event's cancellation.
  • The suspected gunman was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, who allegedly opened fire after rushing security guards.
  • A Secret Service agent was shot during the incident but is reported to be in good spirits; no guests at the dinner were injured.
  • Allen, a 2017 graduate of California Institute of Technology, was working as a teacher at the time of his arrest while also developing computer games.
  • He faces charges including use of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer, with the motive for the attack currently unknown.

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