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Who is Cole Allen the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
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Published on 26 April 2026
A Caltech-linked background surfaces as details emerge
Cole Tomas Allen, identified by law enforcement as the suspect in Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, is described as a Los Angeles-area man from Torrance, California. Officials say he is about 31. Early social media signals suggest a Caltech connection, including work as a part-time teacher and game developer, as investigators piece together his motive and history.
- Suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen, about 31
- Allen is reported to live in Torrance, California
- Social media hints at Caltech ties and game development work
- Authorities continue investigating motive and background
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