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White House Shooting Suspect Identified as Cole Tomas Allen in Early Photos
International
Published on 26 April 2026
First image shows the suspect restrained within minutes
Newly circulating images from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner show the alleged shooter being tackled and detained by Secret Service personnel at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Reports say the attacker has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, with the incident unfolding quickly and triggering an immediate security response amid heightened scrutiny of event safety.
- Early photos show the suspect tackled and restrained by Secret Service
- Authorities reportedly identify the attacker as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen
- The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
- A rapid response at the Washington Hilton followed the attack
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