What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested after exchanging gunfire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. US officials say he targeted Trump administration officials, had multiple weapons, and may have written a manifesto expressing anti-Trump and anti-Christian sentiments. He is expected to face federal charges including using a firearm during a crime of violence. Authorities describe him as a lone gunman who did not breach the main event floor.
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What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivandEmma Pengelly & Thomas Copeland,BBC Verify@REALDONALD TRUMP / TRUTHSOCIALPresident Trump shared this photo appearing to show the shirtless suspect on the floor of the Washington Hilton hotelNew information is emerging about Cole Tomas Allen - who was identified by US officials as the man who was arrested after shots were fired inside the hotel where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was being held on Saturday night.The 31-year-old suspect, who described himself as a mechanical engineer, game developer and teacher, is from Torrance in the Los Angeles region of California.
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