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Armed Gunman Attacks WHCA Dinner, Agent Shot, Trump Evacuated

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Police apprehended Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint with a shotgun, handgun and knives.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Secret Service agent was shot while the vest stopped the round, leaving the agent upbeat.
The suspect faces charges of using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer, with more expected.

History

Historical Context

In October 1994, Francisco Martin Duran fired 29 rounds at the White House, prompting the Secret Service to install permanent metal-detector checkpoints and upgrade agent vests. Those measures, still in place, helped protect officials when Cole Allen brandished a shotgun, handgun and knives at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner this year.

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Story summary

Police apprehended Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint with a shotgun, handgun and knives.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Secret Service agent was shot while the vest stopped the round, leaving the agent upbeat.
The suspect faces charges of using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer, with more expected.

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