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"He acted like a lone wolf"/ He showed up armed at the dinner where Trump was! What is known so far about the 31-year-old aggressor
2026-04-26 08:42:45 / BOTA
The suspect who forced his way through a security checkpoint and shot a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., was armed with several guns and knives, police say.
Donald Trump, first lady Melania and senior officials were quickly evacuated to safety from the annual event after several gunshots were heard outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton hotel, where about 2,500 people were in attendance.
The suspect has been identified by US authorities as 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, of Torrance, California.
Officials have said he has no criminal record and was not on law enforcement's radar.
Police said the suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and several knives.
The suspect exchanged gunfire with an officer, who was hit but not injured because he was wearing a bulletproof vest.
He "collapsed to the ground" and was handcuffed by law enforcement before being apprehended, Carroll added.
Officials believe the suspect acted alone, but his motive is unclear.
Speaking at a press conference after the incident, President Trump said he may have been the target of the suspected gunman.
Earlier, Trump uploaded a photo to his Truth Social platform claiming to show the suspected gunman being captured.
He described the suspect as a "lone wolf" from California.
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