"Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, was identified by several outlets as the man suspected of opening fire outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the annual dinner was taking place."
"The shooting created a chaotic scene inside the ballroom, with the Secret Service whisking President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump away, as journalists and politicians alike hit the floor."
"U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told the Associated Press that Allen has been charged with two charges related to using a firearm and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon, but other indictments may soon follow."
"On his LinkedIn page, Allen describes himself as a Mechanical engineer and computer scientist by degree, independent game developer by experience, teacher by birth."
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, has been identified as the suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, turned chaotic as the Secret Service evacuated President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Allen faces charges related to firearm use and assaulting an officer, with potential for additional indictments. He is a mechanical engineer and computer scientist, and describes himself as an independent game developer and teacher on his LinkedIn profile.
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