5 Photos of Cole Tomas Allen: The California Teacher Who Allegedly Rushed Trump's Dinner Armed with a Shotgun
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old former teacher from California, allegedly breached security at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives. A Secret Service agent was struck by a round fired by Allen but is expected to recover.
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, is in federal custody after allegedly breaching a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. The event was attended by President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and senior Cabinet officials. A Secret Service agent was struck by at least one round believed to have been fired by Allen but was protected by a bulletproof vest. Allen was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives. He had previously been named 'Teacher of the Month' by C2 Education in December 2024. Allen's brother notified the New London Police Department about a manifesto sent by Allen before the incident, stating he intended to target administration officials.
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