Alleged shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, charged with three federal crimes in White House press gala attack
The suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner appeared in federal court and was charged with three federal crimes on Monday, including attempting to assassinate the president.
The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, was charged with attempting to assassinate the US president, transportation of firearms to commit a felony, and unlawful discharge of a firearm during violence.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/white-house-press-dinner-shooting-suspect-court
Author : Joseph Gedeon in Washington and Lucy Campbell
Publish date : 2026-04-27 19:01:00
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