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Unveiling Cole Allen: The Alleged Perpetrator Behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

In a shocking turn of events at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Cole Allen has been named by multiple sources as the suspect behind a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday at the Washington Hilton Hotel.

The 31-year-old Allen faces arraignment on Monday, with preliminary charges including the use of a firearm during a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, as announced by Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Campaign finance records reveal that Allen once contributed $25 to a Democratic political action committee in support of former Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, according to reports from The Associated Press.

Investigators are still trying to uncover the motive behind Allen’s alleged decision to open fire at the high-profile event, which was attended by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

Police reports indicate that Allen was heavily armed, carrying a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives. Authorities believe he traveled across the country with the intent to target members of the Trump administration, according to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s statement on Sunday.

Blanche also said officials believe the suspect traveled by train from California to Chicago and then on to Washington, where in recent days he checked in as a guest to the hotel where one of Washington’s glitziest events was being held Saturday night.

Law enforcement officials who have examined the gunman’s electronic devices and his writings preliminarily believe he intended to target administration members in attendance at the dinner. He attempted to charge into the cavernous ballroom at the Washington Hilton but was tackled to the ground in a chaotic scene that resulted in shots being fired, President Donald Trump being hurried off the stage and guests ducking for cover beneath their tables.

“It does appear that he did in fact set out to target folks who work in the administration, likely including the president,” Blanche told NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

The suspect is believed to have purchased the firearms he carried within the last couple of years, Blanche said, adding that he is not being cooperative.

“He failed,” Blanche said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “Law enforcement did their jobs.”

Trump was the first person to formally brief reporters after the live shooter incident and ultimately shared two separate posts on Truth Social with photos of the suspected shooter with his wrists bound behind his back, shirtless and laying face down on the ground.

Video posted by Trump showed the suspect running past security barricades as Secret Service agents ran toward him. One officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest but was recovering, officials said. The gunman was taken into custody and was not injured, but was being evaluated at a hospital, police said.

Allen is a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, and is a professional game designer with a master’s degree in computer science from California State University-Dominguez Hills, according to the AP.

He earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at California Institute of Technology, also known as CalTech. Over the course of his professional career, Allen had developed numerous video games that allow users to shoot and attack.

One of Allen’s games, known as “First Law,” is a 2D Newtonian physics-based platformer released on Steam in 2024. Another is labeled “Bohrdom,” which Allen described as a “combination of a racing game with a bullet hell as experienced by self-propelled pinballs,” per Fox News. 

The Hill has not independently verified Allen’s identity. The Department of Justice and FBI did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the matter. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Security Scare: Gunman Attempt Foiled at Washington Correspondents’ Dinner with Trump in Attendance

During the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner at a Washington, D.C. hotel, President Donald Trump lauded the swift response of law enforcement after a man attempted to breach a security checkpoint armed with “multiple weapons.” This incident unfolded at the Washington Hilton, where the dinner was being held in a ballroom.

Secret Service agents acted promptly, ensuring the safety of President Trump and other officials by escorting them off the stage when gunshots rang out around 8:30 p.m. local time. The unsettling event transpired at a lobby entrance, underscoring the ever-present security challenges at such high-profile gatherings.

Reflecting on the incident, President Trump, who was previously the target of an assassination attempt in July 2024, expressed his shock. “It’s always shocking when something like this happens. It happened to me a little bit, and that never changes,” he remarked to reporters. “It was very quick. There wasn’t a lot of time to be thinking because it was a matter of seconds before we were out the door,” he added, emphasizing the urgency and efficiency with which the situation was handled.

Emotional Megan Thee Stallion Moved to Tears at ‘Moulin Rouge’ After Recent Breakup with Klay Thompson

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An emotional Megan Thee Stallion was moved to tears as she disclosed that her relationship with Klay Thompson ended amid rumors of infidelity.

In a video circulating online, the “Savage” artist was seen dabbing away tears while receiving a standing ovation from fans after concluding her role as Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Saturday night.

Amidst the applause, a fan shouted, “We love you!” prompting the Grammy-winning rapper—whose real name is Megan Pete—to briefly turn away from the crowd in an effort to regain her composure.

The video sparked a wave of encouragement and solidarity for Megan.

“The way you continue to shine despite everything is why you are who you are. You’ve got a little sister cheering for you always. I love you, sister,” commented WNBA star Angel Reese.

“Just a girl carrying the weight of the world. We love you Meg even on your darkest of days, don’t you ever forget it!” added rapper Monaleo.

Megan’s Broadway show came hours after she publicly blasted Thompson for allegedly cheating on her.

“Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house… got ‘cold feet,’” she wrote on her Instagram Stories Saturday.

“Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season. Now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous’????” Megan, 31, added.

“Bitch I need a REAL break after this one.. bye y’all.”

In a statement to Page Six, the “Hot Girl Summer” emcee said she “made the decision to end [her] relationship with Klay.”

She added: “Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”

Thompson, 36, has not publicly responded to the allegations.

Last July, TMZ reported that Megan and Thompson were dating after several eagle-eyed fans spotted the Dallas Mavericks player in the back of one of her photos.

That same month, the couple made their red carpet debut at Megan’s inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in NYC.

In an exclusive interview with Page Six, the “WAP” emcee gushed over her new beau, saying she had “never dated somebody so kind.”

“This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy,” she told us.

“I just never dated somebody like him before and I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels the same way about me.”

In October 2025, the four-time NBA champion and Megan made a major move in their relationship by purchasing a home together.

Indigenous Leaders and Officials Unite to Address Anzac Day Booing Controversy

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In Brief

  • Booing interrupted several Welcome to Country’s at dawn services in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on Saturday morning.
  • Politicians and military leaders have condemned the actions of the few.

Senior figures from the military, along with politicians and Indigenous leaders, have united in their criticism of the disruptions caused by hecklers during Welcome to Country addresses at Anzac Day services nationwide on Saturday.

Defence Minister Richard Marles expressed his disapproval, labeling the actions as “disgraceful” and contrary to the spirit of the occasion.

“Acknowledgements to Country are acts of respect,” Marles stated during an interview with ABC News Breakfast. “Anzac Day is a day of respect, and such behavior runs entirely counter to that. It’s profoundly disgraceful.”

Marles emphasized the importance of recognizing the significant contributions made by Indigenous Australians to the Australian Defence Force and the country’s military heritage.

Major General Richard Vagg, acting chief of the army, also denounced the heckling, describing it as “disgraceful behavior” that disregards the essence of what the day represents.

“Just about every service person, serving and past, would be upset with that type of behaviour,” he said.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said, “politicising this sacred day is bastardry”.

“To break the stillness of Dawn Service is not just ugly behaviour towards our Aboriginal servicemen and women who defended this country — it disrespects everyone who fought and died for our freedoms,” she said.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said he had never seen anything like it — but took heart from the response of the crowd.

“I’m disappointed by what we saw from a small number of people,” Minns said in a statement. “Whilst I’ve never before heard booing like that at a dawn service, I’ve also never heard a crowd spontaneously applaud as they did for Uncle Ray Minniecon.”

“That act made it clear what the views of the vast majority attending were. This is a day to honour sacrifice.”

A group of people standing together  with candles.
People gather across the nation to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of veterans this Anzac Day. Source: AAP

Booing sours dawn services across the country

Several Welcomes and Acknowledgements of Country — part of the official dawn service proceedings — were interrupted by booing on Saturday morning.

Sydney

In Sydney, a small but vocal group booed during the Acknowledgement of Country delivered by Pastor and Uncle Ray Minniecon — himself an ADF veteran — at the Cenotaph in Martin Place.

The outburst was met with an extended chorus of applause from the thousands gathered in support of Uncle Minniecon.

NSW Police confirmed a 24-year-old man was arrested for “an alleged act of nuisance” during the service, with several others moved on. He has been granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on 3 June.

“I think they’ve got to understand that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land,” Uncle Ray told the ABC.

“We have experienced this type of racism now for over 230 years … what crime did we commit to attract this kind of racism and this kind of hate?

“We do have some laws in the country that try to deter people from this, but it seems like these people still want to be a little bit lawless.”

RSL NSW acting president, retired brigadier Vincent Williams, said the booing was “the most appalling act I’ve ever seen at a dawn service”.

“I apologise unreservedly to Uncle Ray … his family has contributed enormously to our nation from the First World War to the current day,” he told the ABC.

“I’m pretty convinced that none of the bunch of louts who were booing have ever done anything constructive for our nation.”

Melbourne

In Melbourne, booing broke out during the Welcome to Country by Bunurong and Gunditjmara man Uncle Mark Brown at the Shrine of Remembrance — though loud cheers from the crowd of more than 50,000 largely drowned out the disruption as he concluded his address.

RSL ambassador and veteran of East Timor and Afghanistan Ricky Morris, who introduced Uncle Brown, condemned what he called “disappointing behaviour”.

A man in uniform standing looking solemn.
Pastor and Uncle Ray Minnecon was interrupted by heckling and booing from parts of the crowd. Source: Getty

“People come here with an agenda. It’s disappointing for them that they need to do that on a most solemn day,” he said.

“They need to acknowledge what they’ve done today has disrespected a lot of descendants of veterans and veterans that were here today.”

Perth

In Perth, Western Australia Police issued 14 move-on notices to people attempting to disrupt the dawn service at Kings Park, where Whadjuk Noongar Elder Di Ryder — a female veteran — was met with booing during her address.

RSL WA chief executive Stephen Barton told the crowd the booing “was one of the most disgraceful things I have ever heard”, drawing applause, the ABC reported.

In a sign of solidarity, WA Governor Chris Dawson invited Elder Di Ryder to lay a wreath alongside him.

It’s not the first time the ceremonies have been marred by booing.

Last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned heckling at dawn services in Melbourne and Perth, calling for those responsible to “face the full force of the law”.

A long history of Indigenous service

A commemorative ceremony to honour Indigenous Australians who have served in the Australian forces since 1901 was also held in Canberra on Saturday morning, drawing guests from the United States, New Zealand, the UK, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

Organised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Association, the event drew both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

The association’s director of communications, Aboriginal veteran Garth O’Connell, said the ceremony acknowledged a painful chapter in the nation’s history.

“In the not too distant past, terribly unequal treatment was given to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans on their return to Australia,” he said.

“That many of our veterans and families suffered from this — and still do today — and we vow never to let that happen again.”

With additional reporting by Australian Associated Press.


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Justice in Jeopardy: Son Fears Suspected Killer’s Freedom After Conviction Overturned in Mother’s Execution-Style Murder

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A family in Wisconsin is grappling with shock after a judge overturned the conviction of a man once deemed guilty in the long-unsolved case of a mother’s execution-style murder.

Miguel Cruz had been sentenced to life imprisonment in 2021 for the murder of 39-year-old Juanita Zdroik in Racine County back in 2000.

The tragic incident unfolded on February 7, 2000, when the mother of three was abducted and taken to a remote highway, where she was executed after witnessing a double murder in Milwaukee.

Despite an intense investigation to identify her murderer, the case went cold until Cruz was apprehended in 2017 as a suspect.

Juanita Zdroik posing with two children in a photo

Juanita Zdroik is captured in a photo alongside two of her children. (Zach Zdroik)

“One day I got a call while at work, and they said they caught my mother’s murderer,” Zach Zdroik, Juanita’s son who was 13 years old at the time of her death, told Fox News Digital. 

“I felt extreme relief that the man responsible for my mother’s murder, and ultimately for a lifetime of pain for my sister and I, is finally where he belongs,” Zdroik added. “It was very fulfilling for us.”

Miguel Cruz standing in a courtroom

Miguel Cruz was sentenced to life in prison in 2021 for the 2000 killing of Juanita Zdroik in Racine County, Wis. (Racine County Sheriff’s Office)

However, after filing an appeal surrounding the credibility of DNA and a broader investigation into the members of the sheriff’s office’s conduct, Cruz was granted a new trial earlier this week. 

“It was obviously heartbreaking, knowing that we have to deal with this again,” Zdroik said. “We’ve been very understanding throughout this entire process that has been years with the county and the legal system, so the fact that we saw the system itself fail us as a family was pretty disheartening.”

Despite Cruz ultimately winning his chance at appeal, the charges against him have not been dismissed – setting the stage for a second trial or, according to Zdroik, a potential plea deal. 

Juanita Zdroik posing for a photo with her son Zach

Juanita Zdroik poses for a photo with her son, Zach. Zach was 13 years old when his mother was killed in Racine County, Wis., on Feb. 7, 2000. (Racine County Sheriff’s Office)

“Our voice doesn’t matter to the county or state at this point,” Zdroik told Fox News Digital. “Like, what are we doing here? A man that was proven to be there, multiple eyewitnesses saw him there and they testified against him, now that that is no good due to a corrupt history. But he’s gonna get off now and live a life that my mother wasn’t able to live. I mean, does that seem fair?”

Zdroik added that officials have told him Cruz’s possible plea deal could result in a 10-year prison sentence, which holds the potential of Cruz being released after just six months behind bars. 

Juanita Zdroik portrait photo

Juanita Zdroik was murdered in an execution-style shooting after witnessing a double homicide in Racine County, Wis., on Feb. 7, 2000. (Courtesy of Zach Zdroik)

“Who knows what is possible, I mean, I know this murder took place years ago,” Zdroik said. “I don’t know if he’s done anything else in between now and then that he was arrested for, or even not arrested for, to get away with murder, so who knows.”

However, no plea deal has been officially offered or agreed upon, according to Zdroik. 

The ordeal has been especially taxing on Zdroik and his family, including his two sisters and children.

“[My mom] was the one person in this world that I knew always loved me,” Zdroik told Fox News Digital. “I’ve never had that love ever in my life, and I don’t think I’ll ever have it again. My mother was my world.” 

“We’ve all had to struggle,” Zdroik added. “And live our lives in darkness and sadness because of this.”

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office, Racine County District Attorney’s Office and Cruz’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Cheryl Hines’ Memorable Moment: Lifted High at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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Cheryl Hines recounted the terrifying incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when a gunman suddenly began shooting. Security quickly responded by helping her over chairs to evacuate the ballroom.

Saturday evening saw journalists and key figures from the Trump administration gather for the annual event, which celebrates the First Amendment and the role of journalism in America.

The dinner was abruptly interrupted as gunshots shattered the evening, prompting security personnel to swiftly move to protect and evacuate the nation’s top officials.

Hines attended the event with her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who served as the Health and Human Services Secretary under President Trump.

Once safely home, Hines, still dressed in her evening attire, recorded a video message to share with her followers, reflecting on the experience: “That was a crazy moment in time.”

‘So we were there, and we heard shots, everybody got under the tables, nobody knew what was going on, and then Bobby’s security detail surrounded us,’ she continued.

‘They had to lift me over chairs, because I’m in heels, and a gown. They took us through all of the back ways, and we got in the car and left.’

In a second update, Hines said she and her husband were okay and were home watching the news. 

Hines shared a video update after the harrowing event, revealing that security teams lifted her over chairs after shots rang out

Hines shared a video update after the harrowing event, revealing that security teams lifted her over chairs after shots rang out 

Cheryl Hines was swiftly escorted out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired

Cheryl Hines was swiftly escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired 

Hines was in attendance with her husband, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The two are pictured above before the dinner

Hines was in attendance with her husband, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The two are pictured above before the dinner 

Photos of the chaos depicted Hines and Kennedy ducking for cover and rushing out of the ballroom, accompanied by a massive security detail. 

Videos inside the dinner also revealed Vice President JD Vance was hoisted out of his chair by the Secret Service, while President Trump was covered in place before being dramatically escorted off the stage. 

The suspect was later identified as Cole Thomas Allen, 31, a teacher from Torrance, California. 

Trump later shared chilling security footage of the event, which depicted the shooter storming past security with a gun in hand. Multiple armed guards rushed towards Allen before exchanging gunfire. 

One officer was struck in his bulletproof vest and is expected to recover. Everyone else was unharmed. Authorities said that Allen had been armed with a handgun and multiple knives.  

Guests were seen in chaotic images ducking under tables, reaching for their phones and being pushed by Secret Service agents out of the ballroom. 

Hines called the incident a 'crazy moment in time,' but assured her followers that she and her husband were okay. The two are pictured with security detail at the dinner above

Hines called the incident a ‘crazy moment in time,’ but assured her followers that she and her husband were okay. The two are pictured with security detail at the dinner above 

Harrowing images revealed security teams rushing to escort top administration officials out of the hotel. Hines and Kennedy are pictured leaving the venue above

Harrowing images revealed security teams rushing to escort top administration officials out of the hotel. Hines and Kennedy are pictured leaving the venue above 

Hines said in her video message that she saw guests hiding under tables in confusion. Kennedy is pictured above with his security detail

Hines said in her video message that she saw guests hiding under tables in confusion. Kennedy is pictured above with his security detail 

Footage shared by CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil revealed Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller shielding his pregnant wife, Katie Miller, as agents escorted them outside. 

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was also seen ordering his table to leave the ballroom as chants of ‘God Bless America’ and ‘USA’ were heard in the background. 

The event attempted to resume, but the dinner was canceled for the evening, and guests departed the venue. 

Meanwhile, cops swarmed Allen’s parents’ $877,000 home shortly after he was arrested.

Officials said Allen had no prior criminal record and was not previously known to law enforcement in Washington DC.

Photographs circulating online show him smiling alongside family members at graduations and gatherings.

His social media details indicate he is highly educated and academically accomplished.

Authorities confirmed the suspect's name is Cole Thomas Allen, 31, a teacher from Torrance, California, pictured above

Authorities confirmed the suspect’s name is Cole Thomas Allen, 31, a teacher from Torrance, California, pictured above 

 

Allen was tackled to the ground and handcuffed by authorities after storming security, pictured above

Allen was tackled to the ground and handcuffed by authorities after storming security, pictured above

On LinkedIn, he describes himself as: ‘A mechanical engineer and computer scientist by degree, independent game developer by experience, teacher by birth.’

Allen earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology and later a Master of Science in Computer Science from a California State University.

During his time at Caltech, Allen listed his involvement in the Caltech Christian Fellowship and the Caltech Nerf Club.

More recently, Allen had been working in education. In December 2024, he was named Teacher of the Month at C2 Education, a recognition typically reserved for standout instructors.

Allen has been charged with two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. He is expected to be arraigned in federal court on Monday.

If convicted, Allen could face 20 years in jail for the assault, while the weapons charges come with a minimum of ten years, with a possibility of life behind bars.

Alleged Gunman Reportedly Targeted Former President Trump and Other Officials

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The individual who attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner seemed to have been aiming for members of the Trump administration, according to the acting attorney general. This alarming incident unfolded with Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old educator from Torrance, a suburb on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. He was apprehended on Saturday night (Sunday AEST) after allegedly discharging a firearm while attempting to gain access to the banquet hall at the Hilton hotel, where President Donald Trump was notably present as a special guest.

Allen, whose professional background includes teaching and video game development in Southern California, was distinguished as “Teacher of the Month” in December 2024, as cited by his employer. This accolade highlights the contrast between his public persona and the actions he allegedly undertook.

Upon his arrest, authorities reportedly found Allen to be in possession of a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives. This disturbing cache of weapons led the FBI to conduct thorough searches of properties in California associated with him. Allen is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to face a series of charges related to firearm offenses.

CNN reports Allen is a teacher and video game developer, citing public records.The news outlet reports a LinkedIn profile matching his name and photo described him as a part-time teacher at test preparation and tutoring company C2 Education.
C2 named Allen the company's "teacher of the month" in December 2024, according to social media posts from the company.
C2 named Allen the company’s “teacher of the month” in December 2024, according to social media posts from the company. (CNN)

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shared insights with CNN, indicating that President Trump was presumably among Allen’s intended targets. This revelation underscores the serious nature of the threat and the potential implications of the attempted breach.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN that it was believed that the president was likely one of Allen’s targets.

“It does appear the suspect was targeting members of the administration. … We don’t have specifics yet about particular members of the administration, except that we do understand that that was his goal and his target,” Blanche said.

He said Allen “got off a couple shots” but was “immediately subdued”.

“From what we know from video surveillance and from witnesses who were there, (he) barely got past the perimeter,” Blanche said.

“He was immediately subdued, and, yes, he got off a couple shots,” Blanche said, adding the president spoke with the Secret Service agent who was hit in the chest while wearing a bulletproof vest.

Members of law enforcement respond during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Members of law enforcement respond during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP)

Asked whether the incident marked a security failure, Blanche said he viewed it instead as a success story.

“The goal is not expected to stop every single thing, it’s to create a very safe and very secure environment, which is what happened last night,” he said.

“Make no mistake about it, the Secret Service did their jobs last night.”

Footage shows shooter storming security

CCTV footage posted by Trump on Truth Social shows the moment the alleged shooter rushed security inside the Hilton hotel.

More than half a dozen police and Secret Service agents were manning a security station near the banquet hall.

The alleged shooter sprints past, armed with a long arm, before security immediately began opening fire in his direction.

“He was moving, he was really moving, and the reaction time was great,” Trump told reporters.

He also posted an image without a caption, of a man being held on a carpeted floor.

“They seem to think he was a lone wolf, and I feel that too,” he told reporters.

“He was a guy who looked pretty evil when he was down. He was biting hard.”

Another photo taken at the scene shows a man covered with a foil blanket on the floor with his hands cuffed, overseen by law enforcement officers.

Suspect worked as a part-time teacher

A LinkedIn profile matching his name and photo described him as a part-time teacher at C2 Education, a test prep and tutoring company.

C2 named Allen the company’s “teacher of the month” in December 2024, according to social media posts from the company. When CNMN attempted to reach out no one answered a phone number for C2.

White House Correspondents Dinner alleged shooter
The alleged gunman responsible for the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen,of Torrance, California, AP reports. (Truth Social/DonaldJTrump)

According to his LinkedIn profile, Allen graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

He received a master’s degree in computer science from California State University-Dominguez Hills last year.

Allen also described himself as a video game developer on his LinkedIn profile, and appears to have published an indie game called Bohrdom for sale on the Steam gaming platform for $US1.99.

He registered a trademark for the game’s name in 2018, according to federal trademark records.

Journalists knock on the door of a house at an address connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Torrance. (AP)

Suspect thought to have worked alone

Interim Washington, DC police chief Jeffery W Carroll said investigators had no reason to believe at this time that anyone else was involved.

Carroll said that he could not say at this point what the shooter’s motivation was, and that it is too soon to know who the suspect had intended to target in the shooting.

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the suspect is being charged preliminarily with two charges related to using a firearm and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon, but that there will be many more charges filed “based on the information that we are learning in this very fluid situation”.

Pirro said the suspect would be arraigned on Monday in federal district court.

Media have been seen at a house connected to him in the Californian city.

Trump called the shooter a “whack job”. and a “sick person”.

Unmasking the Risk: How the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect Could Be Wrongly Idolized

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On Saturday, CNN’s Van Jones expressed concern about the potential glorification of the suspect linked to an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Jones, known for his liberal viewpoints, highlighted how figures like Luigi Mangione have been romanticized in the past, urging a collective stand against political violence.

Jones remarked, “What troubles me is that the shooter survived, and when he appears in court on Monday, there’s a risk he might be turned into a hero. Consider what happened with Luigi [Mangione], who was idolized after killing a CEO. Tonight, we witnessed both the worst and the best of America. My hope is that we don’t revert to the worst. Let me be clear — such reprehensible acts have no place in our society, irrespective of political affiliation.”

He added, “We’re unsure if his motives were to harm Democrats, Republicans, journalists, or politicians, as all were present. This behavior is unacceptable in America. Violence is not a solution. There’s a disturbing trend of glorifying violence against billionaires or other groups, and it must be condemned immediately. Everyone with a voice must speak against it, or this cycle will continue.”

(Source: RCP Video)

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Dodgers Anticipate Breakout Performances from Ohtani, Freeman, and Tucker

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In light of recent challenges faced by their high-profile offense, some of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ leading players decided to lighten the mood on Saturday afternoon.

Freddie Freeman, encountering Shohei Ohtani in the Dodger Stadium parking lot as both arrived at the venue, humorously addressed their shared batting woes. “Can we please get some hits today?” Freeman quipped to Ohtani, both of whom had been struggling at the plate.

Meanwhile, Kyle Tucker, also experiencing a sluggish start this season, made a playful entrance into the training room just before the game. With a hint of sarcasm, he questioned his teammates with, “Do you have hits? Do you have hits?”

By the end of the night, the answer to Tucker’s jest was a triumphant yes, as the Dodgers’ bats finally came alive.

In an impressive 12-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, the Dodgers rediscovered their offensive prowess. They amassed 14 hits, excelled with runners in scoring position by going 7-for-18, and staged their most significant rally of the season with a six-run fourth inning, followed by four more runs in the sixth to secure the game.

“I think we made a statement,” catcher Dalton Rushing said. “Now we just gotta carry it over into tomorrow.”

To do that consistently, however, the Dodgers still need their best bats to heat up.

And even in the wake of Saturday’s outburst, questions are lingering around their biggest stars.

That’s not to say Saturday didn’t yield some improvements from the likes of Ohtani, Freeman and Tucker among others. All of them had a hit. Ohtani, who also drew two walks, reached base three times. And each made contributions to at least one of their big offensive innings.

On the whole, though, there is more to be desired from each amid somewhat sluggish opening-month performances. After all, at some point, they are the ones who will have to spearhead the offense long-term.

It starts with Ohtani, who showed more patience on Saturday but is still lacking for power of late. 

Despite snapping a 0-for-12 skid with an opposite-field single in the first inning –– only his fourth hit the other way in a season he has fallen victim to too many pulled balls –– he finished the day just 1-for-3, leaving him batting .240 on the year and .130 in his last six games.

“It’ll balance itself out,” Roberts said pregame. “But yeah, he’s going through it right now.”

At the very least, Ohtani avoided a strikeout on Saturday, something he had done nine times previously this week. Yet, his last home run was now 56 plate appearances ago, his longest drought as a Dodger and the sixth-longest of his career.

“Obviously, we know the talent,” Roberts said. “So he certainly deserves more leash and more opportunity than essentially anyone.”

The same applies to Freeman, who started the campaign with a string of unlucky results but has settled into a more traditional slump lately.

Though he produced a key hit Saturday, smacking a trademark opposite-field line drive for an RBI single in the fourth, he didn’t reach safely again on the night, leaving him 4-for-19 in the last five games. His .280 batting average is still third-best among the team’s qualified hitters. But he’s in his own slugging drought this week, having gone five games without an extra-base hit.

Then there’s Tucker, who remains the most glaring issue in the Dodgers’ lineup. 

Like Freeman, he contributed to Saturday’s win with a leadoff double in the sixth-inning rally. However, he also finished the day 1-for-5. And unlike Freeman, he doesn’t have strong overall numbers this year to fall back on, ranking last among the club’s regulars with both a .235 average and .682 OPS.

The two hits he collected in his first game as the team’s clean-up hitter earlier this week, it turns out, have not ignited a larger turnaround yet.

The good news: The Dodgers are still leading the majors as a team in most offensive categories. They have been buoyed by scorching starts from other impact performers like Max Muncy (who hit his ninth home run Saturday, and is leading the National League with a 1.027 OPS) and Andy Pages (who broke out of his own 3-for-25 slide with two hits and three RBIs in the win, bumping his average back up to an NL-best .337). And on any given night, they remain capable of all-around displays such as Saturday’s.

“A hallmark for our club is (creating) stress,” Roberts said. “Continuing to put pressure on the opposing pitchers.”

Still, until their biggest stars find top form –– including the injured Mookie Betts, who is a couple weeks away from returning from an oblique strain, and Teoscar Hernández, who had two knocks Saturday after a 13 at-bat hitless streak –– their offense might not consistently find that top gear.

On Saturday, that group at least got some hits again. But the search for more continues to drag on.

Nine Injured in Shooting Near Indiana University, Suspect Still at Large

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A mass shooting near Indiana University left nine people injured early Sunday morning, authorities reported.

Police were dispatched following reports of gunfire at a post-event celebration connected to the “Little 500” college cycling race. The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered several individuals with gunshot wounds. According to WHTR, nine victims were transported to nearby hospitals, with six requiring ambulance services.

Details concerning the severity of the injuries sustained by the victims have not yet been disclosed by officials.

Eyewitnesses indicated that the shooting erupted from a confrontation between two women attending the event.

Indiana shooting

In the wake of the shooting on Kirkwood Avenue, police officers are actively investigating the scene. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images)

“Two women fighting … I didn’t think too much of it,” a witness told WHTR. “I figured the police would get to it. But then I saw a girl reach toward her pants leg and start firing. By then, I was already running the other way.”

The Bloomington Police Department has yet to make any arrests in the case.

Shreveport police block residential street during response to multi-location shooting

A Shreveport police vehicle blocks off a residential street as officers respond to a shooting that unfolded across multiple homes and ended with the suspect killed after a chase. (Credit: KSLA)

The incident comes just a week after police identified Shamar Elkins as the suspect in a domestic violence rampage that left eight children dead and two women shot in Louisiana last week.

Shreveport Police Department Corporal Christopher Bordelon released Elkins’ identity while speaking with reporters near the crime scene Sunday evening, calling the mass shooting a “heinous crime.”

Along with the children, Elkins is accused of shooting the mother of his children, who is expected to survive, as well as another woman who is suffering from life-threatening injuries. A teenage victim also sustained injuries considered non-life-threatening.

According to investigators, the suspect first shot a woman on Harrison Street before traveling to a residence on West 79th Street, where the murders happened.

Shreveport Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon speaks to reporters at shooting scene

Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon speaks to the media near one of the scenes following a domestic violence shooting that left multiple victims across several locations. (Credit: KSLA)

After fleeing, he allegedly carjacked a man at gunpoint near Linwood Avenue and West 79th Street before officers located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit.

The chase continued into Bossier Parish, where officers confronted the suspect and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Authorities said no officers were injured.