Story perspectives

Man Fires at Secret Service During White House Dinner

4/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cole Tomas Allen attempted to storm Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, fired at a Secret Service agent, and was subdued.
Cole Tomas Allen faces armed assault on a federal officer and firearm-use charges that could carry a 30-year sentence.
President Donald Trump praised the rapid law-enforcement response, called the moment beautiful, noted protesters with anti-government placards, and said the dinner will be rescheduled.

1 of 1

Story summary

Cole Tomas Allen attempted to storm Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, fired at a Secret Service agent, and was subdued.
Cole Tomas Allen faces armed assault on a federal officer and firearm-use charges that could carry a 30-year sentence.
President Donald Trump praised the rapid law-enforcement response, called the moment beautiful, noted protesters with anti-government placards, and said the dinner will be rescheduled.