Armed suspect Cole Tomas Allen breached a Washington Hilton security checkpoint, forcing the evacuation of Trump and Vance.
An armed gunman breached a Washington Hilton security checkpoint on April 25, forcing the immediate evacuation of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, rushed the checkpoint with a shotgun and handgun during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner before exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.
Secret Service agents quickly secured and evacuated top officials while panicked guests sheltered under tables. President Trump emerged completely uninjured from the terrifying ordeal.
Authorities canceled the high-profile annual event immediately as heavily armed officers swarmed the hotel to thoroughly investigate the severe security breach.
