Cole Tomas Allen: Former student of ‘Teacher of the Month’ describes him in 3 words after ‘bizarre’ WH dinner shooting
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old Caltech graduate and former educator, was involved in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he discharged a shotgun outside the event. A Secret Service agent was injured but saved by a bulletproof vest.
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old Caltech graduate and former educator, was involved in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25. Allen, who was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and knives, discharged his weapon outside the Washington Hilton where the dinner was taking place. A former student described Allen as a 'completely average guy' who showed no signs of being capable of such actions. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that Allen told police he was pursuing 'administration officials' but likely wasn't aiming at a specific individual. President Donald Trump confirmed that a Secret Service agent was injured but saved by a bulletproof vest. The agent was shot at close range with a powerful gun.
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