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Shooter Identified After Trump Evacuated in Lobby Shooting

4/26/2026

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Allen Identified

The shooter was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California.
U.S. President Donald Trump and administration officials were evacuated after a lobby shooting at the Correspondents’ Association dinner, suspect detained.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said charges for the night attack will be filed soon.
Authorities have not yet determined a clear motive for the shooting.

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Trump Survives Shooting

Limited screening outside the Washington Hilton ballroom during the Correspondents Dinner highlighted security gaps at the venue.
President Donald Trump emerged unharmed after a shooter opened fire at Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C., with suspect in custody.
White House correspondent Weijia Jiang warned journalists confront crises and First Amendment freedoms are fragile.
President Trump called for security and a new White House ballroom to prevent future attacks.

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Allen Identified

The shooter was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California.
U.S. President Donald Trump and administration officials were evacuated after a lobby shooting at the Correspondents’ Association dinner, suspect detained.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said charges for the night attack will be filed soon.
Authorities have not yet determined a clear motive for the shooting.

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