Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner Involves Cole Allen

Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly shooting a Secret Service agent during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed that ballistic evidence linked the bullet hitting the agent's vest to Allen's shotgun. The incident, which occurred on April 27, 2026, marks the third assassination attempt on President Trump since 2024. Allen remains in custody, as prosecutors suggest additional charges may be forthcoming, though no additional details have been released regarding specific charges yet.