Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is the alleged shooter. He is a part-time teacher.
Allen shot at a Secret Service agent, but he was protected by his vest, and will be okay.
Allen was a guest at the hotel. He was reportedly armed with a rifle, a handgun, and multiple knives. These reports change as more information comes from law enforcement or the President. He might have had one rifle.
CNN first reported that the shooter was white. Some of the media photos lightened his skin tone.
The following is an update. We added videos of interest.
President Trump shared a better photo and video of Cole Allen tearing through the lobby, holding a makeshift gun. After he shot the agent, law enforcement tackled him, handcuffed him, and stripped some of his clothes to determine if he had other weapons on him.
Everyone is overlooking the most chilling detail regarding last night’s third assassination attempt on POTUS.
The shooter at the DC correspondents diner was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California. part-time teacher/tutor. Teacher of the Month in December 2024 at C2… pic.twitter.com/1jRcLqYkRi
— Jesús Enrique Rosas (@Knesix) April 26, 2026
Cole Tomas (T.) Allen alleged shooting suspect registered as No Party Preference according to @rpyers
Other sources say he donated to Kamala. Was also Teacher of the Month in Los Angeles county. https://t.co/q40f29TDBT pic.twitter.com/BY7QNI092t— Amy Reichert (@amyforsandiego) April 26, 2026
This is the shooter at the White House Correspondents Dinner tonight.
He is 31 year old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California.
He is in custody. pic.twitter.com/D0hBQQL7Dh
— Real Defender (@real_defender) April 26, 2026
TRUMP ASSASSINATION SUSPECT: “HE/HIM” Cole Thomas Allen: Everything we know so far.
COLE THOMAS ALLEN (also reported as Cole Tomas Allen or Cole Allen), 31, of Torrance, California, is the identified suspect in custody for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting on… pic.twitter.com/0pmF7wn9SF
— Pete Santilli 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 ▄︻テ══━一💥 (@petersantilli) April 26, 2026
Cole Allen’s sister:
UPDATE: COLE ALLEN’s SISTER AVRIANA ALLEN (SHE/HER)
Cole Allen’s Sister Avriana Allen Developed Voter Guides for CalMatters and Holds Elite Journalism Credentials Avriana F. Allen, 27, of Washington, D.C., is the sister of Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old Torrance, California… pic.twitter.com/O4Mctp3g2S
— Pete Santilli 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 ▄︻テ══━一💥 (@petersantilli) April 26, 2026
JD Vance ripped from his seat:
🚨 WOW! Even DEMOCRATS are calling on leftists to stop trying to KlLL President Trump
Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez:
“Please stop trying to murder the president.”
Are you going to call this out too, @SenSchumer?! pic.twitter.com/diIJup0ENc
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 26, 2026
Erika Kirk escorted out in tears:
Heartbreaking. Erika Kirk sobbing as she’s escorted out can be heard saying, “I just want to go home.” Another traumatizing event for this poor woman. She is so strong. pic.twitter.com/BRmZk43PgB
— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) April 26, 2026
The shooting and the President’s remarks: