What we know about the suspect in White House press dinner shooting

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What we know about the suspect in White House press dinner shooting Americas

Issued on: 26/04/2026 - 11:41

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Authorities have identified 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen as the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.. Armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives, the suspect was subdued at the scene as investigators work to determine his motive and how he breached security.

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• Donald Trump
• USA
• White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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