The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is a 31-year-old teacher.
The identity of the gunman involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting has been confirmed as Cole Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance, California. President Trump described him as likely being a lone wolf attacker and "looked very evil."
Sources have confirmed that Cole Allen is a teacher who graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2017.
Washington D.C. police officer Jeffrey Carroll said, "When he charged into the checkpoint, he was carrying a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives." He added, "He definitely appears to be a lone wolf attack — a lone gunman." The motive behind the shooting remains unknown.
Carroll also stated that preliminary information indicates the shooter was a guest at the hotel.
Prosecutor Jenny Piro said the suspect is currently facing two charges: using a firearm in a violent crime and using a dangerous weapon to assault a federal official.
Official sources confirmed that the suspect has been detained and is receiving medical treatment.
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner on the evening of the 25th, when a security incident suddenly occurred. Unusual noises were heard at the scene, prompting Trump to leave under the protection of security personnel. Subsequently, reports emerged that a shooting had taken place at the Washington Hilton Hotel where the dinner was held. Later, Trump posted on his social media platform "Truth Social" stating that the gunman involved had been apprehended.
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