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Caltech Graduate Arrested After Washington Trump Dinner Shooting

4/26/2026

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Allen Shooter Identified

Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old Caltech graduate who teaches part-time and develops games, was identified as the shooter.
U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated after shooter opened fire at dinner in Washington April-25-2026, and gunman is in custody.
Cole Tomas Allen told police he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials.
President Donald Trump briefed House, said security improved 2024, and set dinner for next month.

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Trump Dinner Shooting

Attendees and journalists reported the Hilton venue lacked metal detectors and ID checks before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
U.S. President Donald Trump, the first lady and 2,000 guests were shot at the dinner, with the gunman in custody.
Congresswoman Jamie Raskin and lawyer Kerry Kennedy said they hid under tables as gunfire rang.
Wolf Blitzer and Beast editor Hugh Dougherty condemned failures that let the gunman pass magnetometers.

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Allen Shooter Identified

Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old Caltech graduate who teaches part-time and develops games, was identified as the shooter.
U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated after shooter opened fire at dinner in Washington April-25-2026, and gunman is in custody.
Cole Tomas Allen told police he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials.
President Donald Trump briefed House, said security improved 2024, and set dinner for next month.

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