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Gunman Fires at Hilton Dinner, Trump Evacuated, No Injuries

4/28/2026

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Allen Opens Fire

A CBS analyst said Washington Hilton guests could enter with only a screenshot of an invitation and no ID checks.
Gunman Cole Thomas Allen opened fire at White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, was arrested.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated safely, with no attendees injured.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said investigators believe Allen targeted Trump officials as the FBI probes.

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Allen Charged

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a photo of the handcuffed suspect on Truth Social, calling him a “sick” lone wolf.
A Secret Service officer was wounded by gunfire at Washington Hilton during White House Correspondents’ dinner and has left hospital.
Police identified Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California.
He was charged with firearm use during a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer.

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Allen Opens Fire

A CBS analyst said Washington Hilton guests could enter with only a screenshot of an invitation and no ID checks.
Gunman Cole Thomas Allen opened fire at White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, was arrested.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated safely, with no attendees injured.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said investigators believe Allen targeted Trump officials as the FBI probes.

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