Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMike BediganSunday 26 April 2026 11:01 BSTCCTV shows suspect running towards White House correspondents' dinnerA shooting incident occurred at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., leading to the event's cancellation.The suspected gunman was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, who allegedly opened fire after rushing security guards.A Secret Service agent was shot during the incident but is reported to be in good spirits; no guests at the dinner were injured.Allen, a 2017 graduate of California Institute of Technology, was working as a teacher at the time of his arrest while also developing computer games.He faces charges including use of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer, with the motive for the attack currently unknown.In fullWho is Cole Tomas Allen? White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect in custodyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in