Suspect Identified In 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting

Details surrounding the shooting during the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner continue to roll in. According to the New York Post, the alleged shooter has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. It is believed that he is a teacher at C2 Education, a tutoring and test-prep company, based on a LinkedIn profile that matches his name and photo. At this time, he is currently in custody and was reportedly armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives during the incident, which took place at approximately 8:35 p.m. at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. Shots were not fired at the gunman at the time of the shooting, however, he was charged and tackled to the ground before being taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Armed Suspect Identified in Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner https://t.co/AAPh7zr9Kn pic.twitter.com/6GQFG23WjH — TMZ (@TMZ) April 26, 2026 In a video shared to Truth Social by Trump, Allen is seen opening fire and rushing toward the ballroom. He is currently being charged with the use of a firearm during a crime of violence and the assault of a federal officer. The law enforcement officer who was shot on the scene was wearing a bulletproof vest and walked away with no real injuries. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed a “facial bruise” as a result of the chaos that erupted when people heard the gunshots. Another elderly man in attendance appeared injured and was seen lim…