"The suspected shooter was identified as Cole Allen of Torrance, California, ABC News confirmed. The incident sparked chaos inside the ballroom before Allen was subdued by law enforcement."
"Trump posted a video showing agents taking down the suspect, who he said 'charged a security checkpoint armed with many weapons.'"
"During the press briefing, Trump said that a Secret Service member was shot, but the bullet hit the agent's protective vest. The president said he spoke with the agent, and he was in good spirits."
Cole Allen, a suspect from Torrance, California, charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, firing at a Secret Service agent. The incident caused chaos in the ballroom as law enforcement subdued Allen. Trump shared a video of the incident, describing the suspect's speed. Attendees ducked for cover as officers responded. A Secret Service agent was shot but sustained injuries only to his protective vest. Trump expressed support for the agent, stating he was in good spirits after the incident.
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