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Shooter Detained at White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Gunfire

Police identified a 31-year-old suspect who carried multiple weapons, with motive under investigation.

Overview

  • Secret Service evacuated President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance from the Washington Hilton ballroom, and all are safe.
  • The attacker tried to breach security and opened fire before agents detained him on site.
  • One Secret Service employee was wounded during the incident and was taken to a hospital.
  • DC Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll said the suspect had a shotgun, a pistol, and several knives.
  • CNN identified the detainee as Cole Thomas Allen, 31, a Southern California teacher and video-game developer, while officials have not stated a motive.