Sources: 
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were unharmed in a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, as guests took cover,
and Secret Service officers rushed attendees out of the venue. The incident involved
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, who allegedly carried firearms.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as
shots were fired at the Washington Hilton, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. Trump emphasized the venue's lack of security and expressed the need to consider a more secure location for future events.
"This is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White House," he said.
The suspect, identified as
Cole Tomas Allen, was reported to have charged a security checkpoint and was allegedly aiming to target Trump officials attending. Authorities confirmed Allen was armed and had been taken into custody without resistance.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that Allen faces preliminary charges related to firearms use and assaulting a federal officer, with more possible as investigations continue. Allen, who had a reported academic background and was recognized as a teacher, had also made political donations, drawing further scrutiny.
The incident reignites concerns about
event security for high-profile gatherings involving government officials.
Sources: Donald Trump and his wife were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was taken into custody following a shooting incident. Guests hid under tables as Secret Service agents and police responded to reports of shots fired at the event.
