New details on shooting at WH Correspondents’ Dinner

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New details on shooting at WH Correspondents’ Dinner

Updated 6 days ago
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Summary

The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California. The suspect was tackled and arrested after authorities say he charged through a security checkpoint. New video captures the moments Secret. This cluster currently includes 5 articles from 3 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 5 articles from 3 sources. Sources in this event include NBC News, CNN, Associated Press.

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New details on shooting at WH Correspondents’ Dinner
NBC News
NBC News
Lean Left
4/26/2026

New details on shooting at WH Correspondents’ Dinner

The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California. The suspect was tackled and arrested after authorities say he charged through a security checkpoint. New video captures the moments Secret Service officers wrestled the gunman to the ground. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol | CNN Politics
CNN
CNN
Left
4/26/2026

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol

The suspected gunman who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has renewed questions about Secret Service protocols and whether there should be changes to the already tight cordon at the annual star-studded event . Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, appearing on.

How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene | CNN Politics
CNN
CNN
Left
4/26/2026

How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday evening, playfully engaging with the evening’s entertainer, mentalist Oz Pearlman. Just outside, a man sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand.

Members of the U.S. Secret Service counter assault team stand on the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Associated Press4/27/2026

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

President Donald Trump was unharmed and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association after a man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby and opened fire. The shooting suspect was taken into custody and identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of.

U.S. Secret Service agents respond near President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Associated Press4/26/2026

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed

President Donald Trump was unharmed and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association after a man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby and opened fire. The shooting suspect was taken into custody and identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of.