The silent, terrifying moment a gunman rushed security at the W.H. correspondents' dinner
A gunman rushed security at the White House Correspondents' dinner, causing a moment of panic among attendees. The incident raised concerns about security measures in place at high-profile events. Fortunately, no one inside the ballroom was injured, although a Secret Service agent was shot in the vest.
- ▪The gunman, identified as Cole Allen, was able to bypass multiple layers of security at the event.
- ▪He was shot at by Secret Service agents after charging towards the ballroom where President Trump was scheduled to speak.
- ▪The only injury reported was to a Secret Service agent who will survive.
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U.S. newsThe silent, terrifying moment a gunman rushed security at the W.H. correspondents’ dinnerNo one was hurt inside the ballroom where President Trump was set to speak, but the gunman's ability to get so close raised concerns from security experts.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleBlanche gives timeline of suspect's movements ahead of correspondents' dinner shooting01:18Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 27, 2026, 7:57 PM EDTBy Rich SchapiroThe rush of guests entering the White House correspondents’ dinner was over, and now Helen Mabus, a volunteer ticket checker, had a moment to herself. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“It was very quiet,” she recalled.
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