"Allen describes himself on his LinkedIn as a 'mechanical engineer and computer scientist by degree, independent game developer by experience, teacher by birth.' His current job is listed as part-time teacher at C2 Education, which provides 'personalized support designed to improve test scores, strengthen academic skills, and help students reach their full potential.'"
"Jeffrey Carroll, the interim chief of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, said during a press conference after the shooting on Saturday night that Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives when he tried to bypass a security checkpoint at the event."
"Allen graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then earned his master's in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2025, according to his LinkedIn profile."
Cole Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is the suspect in custody for the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. He is a mechanical engineer and computer scientist, currently a part-time teacher at C2 Education. Allen has been involved in independent game development, creating a game called 'Bohrdom.' He graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 and earned a master's in computer science in 2025. During the incident, he was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, attempting to bypass security.
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