In the days and hours leading up to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Donald Trump's appearance took center stage. Now, the focus has shifted to the suspect, who officials say turned the glitzy DC event into a harrowing shooting.
As Trump and several senior members of his cabinet settled into their seats and began eating the salad course at the Washington Hilton's ballroom the evening of April 25, a man charged a security checkpoint inside the hotel. He reportedly had multiple weapons. Gunshots rang out, sending guests diving under tables and chairs, while Trump, first lady Melania Trump and senior administration officials were whisked away. A Secret Service agent was injured in the melee.
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While authorities have not named the suspect, a senior law enforcement official familiar with the investigation identified him to USA TODAY as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California. The suspected shooter is set to appear Monday, April 27, for an arraignment in federal court in Washington, DC.
Here is what we know about the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD).
