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Gunman Opens Fire Outside White House Correspondents' Dinner, Prompting Evacuation of President Trump
A gunman fired shots outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, leading to the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other attendees. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, was taken into custody after opening fire on security personnel. Authorities reported one injured officer, and Trump later stated the event would be rescheduled.
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A 31-year-old man opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other attendees. The suspect, armed with two guns and multiple knives, targeted security personnel before being taken into custody.
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No fatalities were reported, though one officer was injured. The incident occurred as President Trump was set to deliver remarks at the event for the first time during his presidency. Video footage showed Trump taking cover amid the chaos. Initial reports from CNN indicated the suspect had been shot dead, but authorities later confirmed he was arrested alive and faces multiple charges.
The suspect was identified as Cole Allen, a Caltech graduate who recently received a 'teacher of the month' award. According to the Wall Street Journal, Allen is 31 years old. Details on his motives remain unclear, with no immediate statements from law enforcement on potential affiliations or reasons for the attack.
White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller and his wife, political podcaster Katie Miller, were among the attendees photographed at the dinner prior to the incident. The event, held annually, brings together journalists, politicians, and celebrities.
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“We're Not Going to Let Anybody Take Over Our Society" — President Trump, vowing to reschedule the dinner (Variety). Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed relief that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees were safe. The statement came shortly after news of the incident spread internationally.”
