What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United States

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What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter

U.S. police arrested 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen after he opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. The incident prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump and his cabinet, who were attending the event. Trump described the incident as an attack by a 'would-be assassin' and praised the bravery of Secret Service members who subdued the suspect.

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