What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. He allegedly fired a shotgun at security agents before being apprehended, and has a history of anti-Trump sentiments on social media. Allen is scheduled to return to court to determine his custody status as additional charges may be forthcoming.
- ▪Cole Tomas Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and multiple firearms offenses.
- ▪He allegedly sent an email to family members indicating that administration officials were targets.
- ▪The suspect traveled from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. and discharged a shotgun during the incident.
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What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivandEmma Pengelly & Thomas Copeland,BBC Verify@REALDONALD TRUMP / TRUTHSOCIALPresident Trump shared this photo appearing to show the shirtless suspect on the floor of the Washington Hilton hotelA picture is emerging of the suspect in a shooting incident at the hotel where the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was being held on Saturday night.Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in court on Monday charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump and two firearms offences.
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