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Cole Tomas Allen

Also known as: 31-year-old Allen

Cole Tomas Allen — 31-year-old California resident arrested for attempted assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner.

2026-04-262026-06-21

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  1. April 2026
  2. Capital News

    WASHINGTON DC, Apr 30 – New images included in a memorandum filed by the US government show Cole Tomas Allen – the man accused of opening fire at a White House Correspondents’ dinner last weekend – with weapons in a hotel room before the attack.

    New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
  3. Citizen Digital

    Within hours of authorities identifying the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California, AI-generated images depicting him beside numerous celebrities pinballed across Facebook in posts saying he was their "former driver," "assistant" or "production crew member." window._taboo

    AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media
  4. Capital News

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with two firearms offences when he appeared in court in Washington DC on Monday.

    Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
  5. Capital News

    Trump has stood by the Secret Service, which has come under scrutiny after an armed suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was able to get near a ballroom with more than 2,000 people, including Trump and cabinet members.

    White House to review Trump’s security after shooting at dinner event
  6. Capital News

    US media named Cole Tomas Allen, 31, as the suspect, who was arrested after police said he opened fire near a security checkpoint during the event.

    Trump says he ‘wasn’t worried’ during Washington press dinner shooting
  7. Capital News

    The man arrested after shots were fired inside the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was being held on Saturday night has been named by law enforcement officials as Cole Tomas Allen.

    Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
  8. Citizen Digital

    Authorities are yet to publicly confirm his identity, but US media reported that the suspect was a 31-year-old named Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California.

    What we know about the Trump press gala shooting
  9. The Standard

    Authorities are yet to publicly confirm his identity, but multiple US news outlets reported that the suspect was a 31-year-old named Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California.

    What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

Thursday 30 April

  1. Photos show suspect armed before White House press dinner shooting

    New images filed by US prosecutors show Cole Tomas Allen posing with weapons in a hotel room before the 25 April shooting at a White House Correspondents' dinner. The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 29 April

  1. AI-generated fakes link shooting suspect falsely to celebrities

    After a man attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala, AI-generated images flooded Facebook falsely depicting him with over 50 public figures including actors, musicians, politicians, and Pope Leo XIV, inventing biographical connections like "former driver" or "assistant."

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. California man charged with Trump assassination attempt at dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. He was carrying multiple weapons when he breached a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. White House reviews Trump security after Correspondents' Dinner shooting

    The White House will hold a meeting to review President Trump's security following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, where an armed suspect got near a ballroom with over 2,000 people including Trump and cabinet members; a federal agent was wounded in a brief exchange of gunfire, but is expected to fully recover.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 April

  1. Trump evacuated after gunman attempts White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

    A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Suspected gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Law enforcement officials say Allen told them he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and investigators are examining whether he assembled the weapon in the hotel.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 April

  1. Shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump evacuated

    Gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and hundreds of black-tie guests. Tactical security teams positioned themselves on stage and guests took cover under tables as the event was postponed.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gunman breaches White House Correspondents' Dinner security

    A sole gunman rushed through a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, and hundreds of guests. Authorities said no dignitaries or gala guests were hurt.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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