Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Suspect Identified
Gunfire erupted during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday, forcing President Trump and cabinet officials to be evacuated. A suspect identified as Cole Allen, 31, was taken into custody after the shooting near the ballroom entrance.
Incident Details
President Trump and the first lady are uninjured after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday in Washington, D.C., with a suspect in custody according to the U.S. Secret Service. President Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service after possible shots were fired at the event, with Vice President JD Vance and several Cabinet members also rushed out.
Suspect Information
Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. The suspect is in custody and is hospitalized, according to officials.
Scene and Reactions
The incident took place at a security screening area inside the Washington Hilton hotel near the entrance to the main ballroom. A Secret Service agent was shot in a bulletproof vest but was doing great, according to remarks Trump made from the White House after the incident. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said people should never resort to violence over their disagreements, stating "Violence is never the answer whether it is targeted at the right, the left or the center."
Investigation Status
President Trump and top officials were rushed to safety at the Washington Hilton after shots were fired near stairs leading down to the ballroom, sending attendees ducking for cover.