What we know about gunfire at White House correspondents' dinner
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents' dinner after a gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody and appears to have acted alone.
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night after a gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody. Officials said he was armed with multiple weapons and appears to have acted alone. One federal agent was hit in an exchange of fire but was protected by his bullet-proof vest. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said preliminary findings suggest the suspect was targeting administration officials, likely including the president. Trump later described the gunman as a lone-wolf whack job and praised law enforcement for their swift response.
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