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WHCD shooter armed with shotgun, handgun and knives

The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter told police he aimed at administration officials.

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Washington, D.C.
Updated
Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 03:18 UTC
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Police identified 31‑year‑old Cole Thomas Allen as the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. After his arrest, Allen told law enforcement that his goal was to target officials within the administration, though he did not name any specific individual. He was armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives and opened fire during the event. Security forces quickly subdued him, and he has been charged with multiple federal offenses.
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2d ago@Osinttechnical

Confirmed that a Secret Service officer was hit in the vest and is unharmed.

2d ago@disclosetv

Adds details on the suspect's weapons (shotgun, handgun, knives) and confirms he was not hit by gunfire but exchanged fire with an officer.

2d ago@Osint613

Allen booked a Washington Hilton room earlier in the month and allegedly mentioned targeting administration officials without naming individuals.

2d ago@FaytuksNetwork

Allen told investigators his motive was to shoot President Trump and other administration officials.

2d ago@rawsalerts

Allen disclosed to police that he specifically intended to target officials in the Trump administration.

2d agoIntel Slava

Allen publicly admitted his motive was to target Trump administration officials, confirming earlier interrogation statements.

2d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Allen specifically told investigators he was targeting "Administration officials," adding detail to his previously reported motive.

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