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Five shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but prosecutors have not definitively said a Secret Service officer was shot; officials say the officer was struck at close range and wearing a ballistic vest, while ballistics and other details are still under review as the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, remains in custody.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Ronald Reagan in 1981, told TMZ the Washington Hilton shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was “spooky,” criticizing the hotel’s security as lax. The WHCD was canceled after a gunman shot at a Secret Service agent at an interior checkpoint; Cole Tomas Allen is charged with attempted assassination. Hinckley, released from mental-health supervision in 2022, noted the eerie coincidence of the Hilton hosting a presidential event, while Hilton officials said security protocols were in place. The article also notes Hinckley’s remarks after a 2024 Trump rally incident and his memoir published in December.
Shots fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner revive a long history of presidential security tied to the venue: Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt led to magnetometers, a hidden private entrance, and a bunker-like holding space for the president; the hotel has hosted presidents for decades and continuously updated security around major events. The piece connects that legacy to today’s threats against Donald Trump, noting multiple alleged plots and renewed calls for tighter protection, with experts calling multiple attempts on a single president unusual.
Federal prosecutors charged Cole Tomas Allen, 31, with attempting to assassinate the president, transporting a firearm and ammunition with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting; the accompanying affidavit reportedly includes Allen’s manifesto and the dates he traveled to the Washington Hilton, and readers can read the full affidavit.
Brian Stelter argues that the Washington Hilton shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner underscores how gun violence has become a disturbingly ordinary part of American life, urging a serious national conversation on guns, security, and media coverage while reflecting on personal fears and the global perception of the U.S.
A security breach at the Washington Hilton during this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner forces a reevaluation of safety, logistics, and the event's future, with Trump signaling a return in 30 days but media executives skeptical about preserving the traditional format at the same venue.
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, targeting security at a checkpoint; a Secret Service officer was wounded, and the suspect was subdued and later charged in federal court with assaulting a federal officer and related offenses. President Trump and other officials were evacuated, prompting renewed scrutiny of political violence, gun safety, and security at high-profile events amid a polarized national climate.
A 31-year-old California man, Cole Tomas Allen, who was a guest at the Washington Hilton, opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and was taken into custody after exchanging fire with officers; one Secret Service agent was injured but survived thanks to protective gear, and authorities say the gunman acted alone. The event was evacuated and the suspect faces charges of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer; the investigation continues with FBI and local authorities reviewing ballistics and the suspect’s background.
Gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington led to evacuation; President Trump and attendees were unharmed, while the suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was arrested and is expected to be formally charged on Monday. The incident also injured an officer whose vest protected him. The Secret Service and other law enforcement led the response, and world leaders quickly offered support as the investigation continues.