What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

April 27, 2026

TL;DR

Suspect Cole Tomas Allen left a manifesto stating his intent to target Trump administration officials.
Allen attempted to charge a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with a shotgun, handgun, and knives.
A Secret Service officer was struck by a bullet but protected by a vest and is expected to recover.
Allen expressed anti-Trump and anti-Christian views on social media and is cooperating with investigators.
He is described as a lone actor and has been charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer.

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