White House Correspondents' Dinner

Washington shooting suspect charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt

03:26

Dinner shooting

Washington shooting suspect charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday (27 April) with attempting to assassinate the U.S. President and could face life in prison if convicted.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: New details emerge on suspect Cole Tomas Allen

10:47

WHCD Shooter

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: New details emerge on suspect Cole Tomas Allen

According to U.S. media, Cole Tomas Allen, aged 31, carried guns and knives while he attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner in the Hilton Washington hotel on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

U.S. President Trump is 'safe' after 'lone wolf' shooting at annual White House dinner

08:07

Security

U.S. President Trump is 'safe' after 'lone wolf' shooting at annual White House dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner by Secret Service agents after a 31 year old suspect attempted to storm event.

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