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Shooter Fires at Dinner, Trump Evacuated, Dinner Rescheduled

4/26/2026

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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested after opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after shots were reported.
A Secret Service agent was hit by a round, but the bullet-proof vest prevented injury.
President Trump praised the Secret Service, said the incident was handled quickly, and announced dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.

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Story summary

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested after opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after shots were reported.
A Secret Service agent was hit by a round, but the bullet-proof vest prevented injury.
President Trump praised the Secret Service, said the incident was handled quickly, and announced dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.