White House Shooting: Lone Gunman Arrested

0:00On April 26, chaos erupted at the White House Correspondence dinner Saturday night, when 31-year-old teacher Cole Thomas Allen from Torrance, California, opened fire in the Washington Hilton lobby. He breached the outer security layer, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, before law enforcement tackled and arrested him after a brief. Shoot out. Secret Service agents swiftly protected President Trump and thousands of guests at the Black Tie event. Early Sunday, FBI agents raided Allen's California home, blocking off the street with tactical teams and armored vehicles. They're now digging into his financial records to trace how he scored that hard-to-get hotel reservation, believing he planned the solo for days, or even weeks. Trump called the shooter a lone wolf and a sick individual, praising the quick work of Secret Service and police who kept everyone safe. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other VIPs were rushed out. An organizer scrapped the dinner plans despite initial thoughts to continue. Investigators suspect Allen targeted Trump and his administration folks, combing through

1:03his hotel room, car, and background for clues on his moves. And purchases leading up, as the probe deepens with ballistics and more searches, authorities aimed to piece together the full motive while charges pile up against Allen for. Firearms and assault. Stay tuned for updates on this wild DC shake-up.