White House Correspondents Dinner Evacuated After Shooting Incident
A shooting incident outside a White House correspondence dinner in Washington D.C. led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other top U.S. leaders. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was armed but apprehended. An officer was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 26-04-2026 08:31 IST | Created: 26-04-2026 08:31 IST
A shooting incident disrupted the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, causing immediate evacuation for President Donald Trump and other key figures. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, was armed and apprehended by the Secret Service.
An officer was struck by gunfire but was safeguarded by a bulletproof vest, averting injury. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as attendees ducked for cover and Secret Service agents swiftly escorted the President offstage.
The incident, which occurred outside the ballroom, prompted a strong response from law enforcement, including the presence of the National Guard. The event was subsequently canceled and will be rescheduled.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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