Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents Dinner: Suspect Identified

A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents Dinner, leading to the arrest of a suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California. While the suspect is in custody, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not confirmed the motive or released further details. The President and First Lady were unharmed during the incident. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 26, 2026, 08:49 IST

Details of the Shooting Incident

On Saturday, columnist Karol Markowicz from Fox News and the New York Post revealed the identity of the suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The individual, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, is a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California, and is currently in custody. Markowicz shared this information on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

While Markowicz provided these details, official confirmation from authorities regarding the suspect's identity has yet to be released. The shooting occurred near the main security screening area at the Washington Hilton, where the event was held. The US Secret Service reported that the suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident.

In a statement, the Secret Service, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Department, confirmed they are investigating the shooting. They assured that both the President and First Lady, along with all other protectees, are safe. The condition of those involved in the incident remains unclear, and law enforcement is actively evaluating the situation.

According to the Secret Service, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were unharmed and safely evacuated from the venue. Unverified reports on social media suggest that Allen may be employed as a tutor at C2 Education, a private tutoring organization in the US. However, these claims have not been substantiated, and the company has not made any public comments. Investigations into the shooting's circumstances are ongoing, with no additional information about the suspect or potential motives released yet.