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Who is Cole Tomas Allen? The 31-year-old California man identified as suspect White House shooting suspect

US authorities have not officially released the identity of the suspect.

3 min read Apr 26, 2026 10:02 AM IST First published on: Apr 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM IST

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US President Donald Trump said the suspect in the shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was carrying multiple weapons and was stopped by the Secret Service, according to Associated Press (AP).

“He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job,” Trump said, referring to an officer who was hit but protected by a bulletproof vest.

Interim DC police chief Carroll says shooting suspect was believed to have been a hotel guest, intended target unknown, reports

Who is the suspect?

US authorities have not officially released the identity of the suspect.…