Cole Allen identified as suspect in shooting at event
Cole Allen has been identified as the suspect in a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event took place at the Washington Hilton. (sources: foxnews, kcra, king5, wcax, sfchronicle)
Cole Allen is suspected of firing shots during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump reported that the suspect is from California.
- Cole Allen is identified as the suspect in the shooting incident.
- The shooting occurred at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- President Trump stated that the suspect is from California.
- Trump was uninjured during the incident.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events.
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This story is about Cole Allen identified as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. This bill would reauthorize NTAC’s work through FY2030 and expand its targeted-violence-prevention activities.
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This story is about Cole Allen identified as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. This bill would reauthorize/expand NTAC’s targeted-violence-prevention mission.
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- Reauthorize/expand NTAC’s targeted-violence-prevention mission (research, training, best practices • Extend NTAC’s authorization through FY2030.
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