Photos: The aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
The 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner was abruptly disrupted by a shooting at the Washington Hilton when a suspect opened fire at a security checkpoint, leading to a confrontation with Secret Service agents. One agent was injured but has been released from the hospital, while President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other officials were safely evacuated. The suspect, identified as Cole Allen from California, was arrested at the scene and is in custody. Law enforcement later searched locations tied to Allen in Torrance, Calif.
- ▪Gunfire erupted at a security screening area during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026.
- ▪Secret Service agents exchanged fire with suspect Cole Allen, who was apprehended at the scene.
- ▪A Secret Service agent was injured by a gunshot to the vest but has since been released from the hospital.
- ▪President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other high-ranking officials were safely evacuated from the event.
- ▪FBI agents conducted searches at locations in Torrance, Calif., connected to the suspect in the following hours.
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The Picture Show Photos: The aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting April 26, 202611:59 AM ET By NPR Staff Armed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday in Washington, D.C. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were rushed from the Washington Hilton after reports of gun shots. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner ended abruptly Saturday night after gunfire was exchanged between suspect Cole Allen and Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C.
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