Also known as: Cole · Allen · 31-year-old Allen · the suspect · Maurice Ochieng · Michael Okwoko · Okwoko
Cole Tomas Allen — 31-year-old California resident arrested for attempted assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on 25 April, breaching a security checkpoint with multiple weapons and firing near the ballroom where President Trump and over 2,000 guests were present. The 31-year-old California man was arrested at the scene; he has pleaded not guilty to attempted assassination charges, and investigators are examining whether he assembled the weapon in the hotel and whether White House officials were targeted.
A 15-year-old grade nine learner testified in an Eldoret court that matatu driver Michael Okwoko allegedly defiled her last year and threatened to kill her if she reported the incident. The prosecution has lined up five witnesses, including an investigating officer and a medical doctor from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 15-year-old grade nine learner testified in an Eldoret court that matatu driver Michael Okwoko allegedly defiled her last year and threatened to kill her if she reported the incident. The prosecution has lined up five witnesses, including an investigating officer and a medical doctor from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A 28-year-old woman was hospitalized after her husband chopped off her hand during a domestic dispute in Kombe village, Migori County on April 6, 2026. The suspect, 36-year-old Maurice Ochieng, fled the scene and remains at large as authorities conduct a manhunt.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →