The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California. The suspect was tackled and arrested after authorities say he charged through a security checkpoint. New video captures the moments Secret Service officers wrestled the gunman to the ground. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:19:51 GMT
The California teacher and engineer accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner believed it was his duty to target Trump administration officials, according to a note he sent family members about 10 minutes before the Saturday attack
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:35:59 GMT
Trump and his allies said the Correspondents' dinner shooting shows the necessity of his ballroom, even though it's far from certain that the annual dinner would be held there.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:24:55 GMT
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that he believes the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was targeting administration officials, noting "we're still looking into" whether President Donald Trump was specifically targeted
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:52:14 GMT
An armed man exchanged gunfire with law enforcement after he rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, authorities said, an event attended by President Donald Trump and high-ranking members of his administration.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:44:32 GMT