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Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian

Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

April 27, 2026 at 02:31 AM Original source
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Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
BBC Newsvia rss

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

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Trump's UFC Pal Makes Wild Brag About Shooting
Daily Beastvia ai

UFC CEO Dana White, a close ally of former President Trump, described the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as 'f---ing awesome,' despite a Secret Service agent being shot and hospitalized.

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Hollywood Mogul Casually Chows Down as WHCD Shooting Chaos Unfolds
Daily Beastvia ai

Amid the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Hollywood agent Michael Glantz was seen calmly eating his salad, unfazed by the unfolding chaos.

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The Washington Postvia ai

Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, referred to himself as a 'friendly federal assassin' in writings sent to family members before the attack.

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Suspected gunman at White House press dinner named
The Guardianvia ai

Law enforcement agencies have identified Cole Tomas Allen as the suspected gunman arrested at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night.

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Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
ABC Newsvia ai

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

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White House correspondents' dinner shooting latest: Suspect Cole Allen to be arraigned Monday
ABC Newsvia ai

Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night, is expected to be arraigned in U.S. District Court on Monday.

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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
Associated Pressvia ai

Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The attack disrupted the event, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and injuring a Secret Service officer.

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Suspected gunman at White House press dinner named
The Guardianvia ai

Authorities have identified Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, as the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Allen, an engineer and game developer, was apprehended after attempting to breach security at the Washington Hilton hotel during the event attended by President Trump.

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Le Mondevia ai

Authorities have identified Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, as the suspect in the planned shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Allen, armed with a shotgun and handgun, attempted to breach security at the Washington Hilton hotel during the event attended by President Trump.

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Trump's Rocker Nemesis Responds to Shooting From the Stage
Daily Beastvia ai

Following a shooting attempt during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Bruce Springsteen delivered a heartfelt message of unity at his Austin concert, momentarily setting aside his long-standing feud with President Donald Trump. Springsteen condemned political violence, emphasizing peaceful disagreement and activism. The shooter, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, attempted to charge into the dinner with multiple weapons but was stopped without reaching Trump or other officials. Allen now faces several federal charges. Authorities revealed he had sent a manifesto outlining plans to target Trump and his administration, accusing them of heinous crimes while stating he wished to minimize casualties.

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