Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? - Reuters
Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? Reuters
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"He was immediately subdued, and, yes, he got off a couple shots."
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"And the guy was a sick guy. When you read his manifesto, he hates Christians."
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"Ni de lejos se había llegado a acercar a las puertas del salón de baile."
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"A man charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons, and he was taken down by some very brave members of the Secret Service."
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"President Trump confirmed one officer was shot at 'very close' range but was saved by his bulletproof vest."
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"the suspect is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration."
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Cole Allen is a 31-year-old school teacher from California who was arrested for attempting to attack an event attended by President Trump.
Cole Tomas Allen is the suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
J.D. Vance is a U.S. Senator from Ohio.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Interim chief of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPdFlwcld3Nkg0dy1QNS12cjlnOXVKeWp3a2tnakJLMzR0WDV0ZGhiZFJRVFNXNzJsWWM1ZUphdjhnU3plQ0RQamJQRDM5VDJDR0pLbWE1Z3lLLXZrVDVMdERjOG9pYjRnQWFaSkVCUnVJaGprWENNc0JGc28xd2pyMXNDR1JFczlfNE9hMHlJOHllYWdfazRKNzN3YTE5ZEFBQVpNcHVTVFhBVzNTcDQ2SkIxUQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting?</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California, was arrested after gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Authorities identified him as the suspect in the incident that led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other officials.
Authorities have identified the suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as 31-year-old Cole Allen from Torrance, California. The incident resulted in the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other dignitaries.
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He is reportedly a Caltech graduate working as a part-time teacher and game developer.
Lawmakers and attendees at the White House Correspondents' Dinner were shaken by a shooting incident on April 25, 2026. The gunman, armed with multiple weapons, attempted to breach security and was shot by the Secret Service. The event was postponed, and security protocols are under review. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2026/04/26/white-house-correspondents-dinner-whcd-shooting?utm_source=openai))
Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, is a tutor and amateur video game developer from Torrance, California. He holds a master's degree in computer science and has been recognized for his work at C2 Education. Allen faces multiple charges, including felony firearms and assault. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/ea98b14e839217985bd7cf5ab169fb65?utm_source=openai))
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested after attempting to shoot a Secret Service officer at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and several knives. Authorities believe he acted alone and face multiple charges.
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He is known to be a teacher and game developer with a background in engineering.
Cole Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California, was arrested after attempting an attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by President Donald Trump. He was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knife.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested after attempting to shoot a Secret Service officer at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and several knives. Authorities believe he acted alone and face multiple charges.
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