What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner
Summary
A man named Cole Allen opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner while President Donald Trump and others were inside. The suspect was arrested, a Secret Service agent was protected by a bulletproof vest, and no serious injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The shooting happened outside the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- President Trump and the First Lady were safely evacuated.
- The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.
- At least five to eight shots were fired during the incident.
- A Secret Service agent was hit but is expected to recover due to wearing a bulletproof vest.
- Allen told police he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials.
- Cole Allen graduated from Caltech in 2017 and worked for a tutoring company in California.
- He faces charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.
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