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Gunman Arrested After Attempted Attack at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Gunman Attempts to Storm White House Correspondents' Dinner
On the night of April 25, 2026, a shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. A gunman attempted to rush into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the dinner was being held. Authorities believe the assailant intended to target President Donald Trump and top members of his administration. The incident resulted in chaotic scenes and shots being fired.
Suspect Identified and Investigation Underway
The suspect has been identified by law enforcement officials as Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California. He was tackled to the ground while attempting to enter the ballroom. During the chaotic confrontation, shots were fired, and one Secret Service officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest but is recovering. Investigators have examined Allen's electronic devices and writings, and they preliminarily believe he intended to target administration members attending the dinner. He is believed to have purchased the two firearms he carried within the last couple of years and traveled by train from California to Chicago, then on to Washington, where he checked in as a guest at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
*Source: YouTube: Associated Press (2026-04-27)*
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