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Teacher Gunman Arrested; White House Dinner Cancelled

4/26/2026

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Story summary

The gunman was identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, a teacher who entered the Washington Hilton with a shotgun, handgun and knives.
President Donald Trump, First Lady, an officer and suspect were escorted out, with officer surviving a hit thanks to bullet-proof vest and suspect arrested.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was cancelled, to be rescheduled within 30 days, with President Donald Trump saying it was not linked to U.S.–Iran conflict.

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Story summary

The gunman was identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, a teacher who entered the Washington Hilton with a shotgun, handgun and knives.
President Donald Trump, First Lady, an officer and suspect were escorted out, with officer surviving a hit thanks to bullet-proof vest and suspect arrested.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was cancelled, to be rescheduled within 30 days, with President Donald Trump saying it was not linked to U.S.–Iran conflict.