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Cole Tomas Allen: What we know about suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman in custody

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April 26, 2026
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Cole Tomas Allen: What we know about suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman in custody


Who is the suspected gunman?

The suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, according to the New York Times. A motive has not been determined in the incident. (Donald Trump/ Truth Social)
Shortly after the event started, shots rang out and President Donald Trump was rushed from the stage. First lady Melania Trump and other Cabinet members were present for the event
Shortly after the event started, shots rang out and President Donald Trump was rushed from the stage. First lady Melania Trump and other Cabinet members were present for the event (Reuters)

Allen sent an anti-Trump, anti-Christian manifesto to his family before opening fire, officials say

Allen donated to the Democratic PAC ActBlue in October 2024

Allen lived in a community surrounded by ‘lots of retired LAPD’

FBI tactical agents walk as they prepare to leave the investigation scene near a residence believed to be linked to Cole Allen
FBI tactical agents walk as they prepare to leave the investigation scene near a residence believed to be linked to Cole Allen (AFP/Getty)

The suspect has been described as ‘very intelligent’ on the ‘nicer, quieter side’

FBI tactical agents talk to Torrance police officers at the investigation scene
FBI tactical agents talk to Torrance police officers at the investigation scene (AFP/Getty)

How did he get a gun into the hotel?

Video posted by Trump showed the shooting suspect running past a security checkpoint
Video posted by Trump showed the shooting suspect running past a security checkpoint (via REUTERS)
The suspect was apprehended by police before he made it to the ballroom where Trump and other officials were present
The suspect was apprehended by police before he made it to the ballroom where Trump and other officials were present (AP)

What is he being charged with?

Trump speaks from the White House after leaving the scene of the shooting
Trump speaks from the White House after leaving the scene of the shooting (Getty)



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