Trump removed from White House Correspondents' Dinner (UND)
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Who is Cole Tomas Allen?
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The teacher who opened fire at the Washington hotel whilst United States President Donald Trump hosted a dinner has been named.
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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance in California, was captured by the authorities after opening fire at the annual correspondants meal and is currently in custody.
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The suspected shooter stormed a security checkpoint at the hotel, which Mr Trump has later described as "not a particularly secure building", armed with multiple weapons – a shotgun, handgun and knives.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He was tackled to the ground and handcuffed and taken into custody.
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The man suspected of opening fire at officers during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday is a 31-year-old from Southern California, authorities said
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President evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after armed man charged security - NBC4 Washington.
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Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shots Were Fired.
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A: President evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after armed man charged security - NBC4 Washington.
B: President uninjured after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no injuries reported - WDIO.com.
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A: President uninjured after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no injuries reported - WDIO.com.
B: President Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner - 10TV.
Summary
**Summary:** The 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted by a shooting incident, with the suspect identified as a California teacher who worked at the event. President Trump and acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke to reporters about the incident. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the
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