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Armed Man Arrested at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 - by DailyNews - Leave a Comment

An armed man was arrested after shooting a Secret Service officer at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. Federal authorities identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, who allegedly carried a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun through a security checkpoint.

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Armed Suspect Storms Washington Hilton During White House Dinner

October 1, 2026 - by DailyNews - Leave a Comment

An armed suspect breached security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and other officials. The incident left one Secret Service officer injured and raised serious questions about security procedures at major presidential events.