White House Correspondents Dinner Shooter to be Arraigned, Trump Evacuated

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, accused of firing shots at the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner, is set to be arraigned in federal court. President Donald Trump and senior officials were forced to take cover during the incident.

Mon Apr 27 2026

Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents Dinner

On April 25, 2026, a shooting incident occurred during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, forcing President Donald Trump and senior officials to seek cover. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen (31), was arrested at the scene and is scheduled to be arraigned in federal court. Allen faces two federal charges: using a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that additional charges are expected.

Suspect's Preparation and Motive

According to Bloomberg, Allen had quietly acquired his arsenal over several years, purchasing a shotgun eight months before the attack and a semi-automatic pistol two years prior, as detailed in a law enforcement intelligence profile. While the suspect's exact targets and motives remain unclear, he reportedly sent a manifesto to family members where he appeared to blast President Donald Trump as a "traitor." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the gunman "sought to assassinate the President and kill as many top Trump administration officials as possible."

*Source: YouTube: Bloomberg (2026-04-27)*

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