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Washington media dinner shooting suspect is set for his first court appearance on federal charges

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A man, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The incident occurred on Saturday night, resulting in shots being fired, Trump being rushed off the stage, and guests ducking for cover. Allen was taken into custody and is facing federal charges.

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Washington media dinner shooting suspect is set for his first court appearance on federal charges

Media Coverage · April 27, 2026

Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the Washington media dinner shooting, made his first court appearance on federal charges. He is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on Saturday night, resulting in shots being fired and an officer being injured.

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  • attempted assassination
  • White House Correspondents' Association dinner
  • federal charges
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Media Coverage April 27, 2026

Washington media dinner shooting suspect is set for his first court appearance on federal charges

Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the Washington media dinner shooting, made his first court appearance on federal charges. He is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on Saturday night, resulting in shots being fired and an officer being injured.

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