Shooting Suspect ID’d as Cole Allen Pinned to Ground at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Published on April 26, 2026.
The gunman, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, has been identified as a teacher from Torrance, California. The shooting occurred near the event's main security screening area and was captured on video. The suspect is believed to have assembled a long-range weapon before fleeing the scene.
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