politics
April 26, 2026
Trump: Shooter at White House press dinner had multiple weapons, one officer shot
Trump, seated next to first lady Melania Trump, was quickly surrounded by Secret Service agents, while many attendees ducked under their tables.
TL;DR
- A man armed with multiple weapons was taken down by Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint for the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- One Secret Service officer was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest.
- President Donald Trump was evacuated from the event and later spoke about the incident.
- The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen from Torrance, California.
- Authorities believe the suspect was a guest at the hotel and had a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.
- The incident occurred during the dinner, causing attendees to duck for cover.