Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:53pm on 26 Apr 2026,Sunday International
A major security scare unfolded during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., as gunshots were fired near the venue attended by US President Donald Trump. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen—a California-based engineer, teacher, and reportedly a NASA fellow—was quickly subdued and taken into custody. Authorities said he opened fire near a security checkpoint and may have been targeting senior officials, possibly including Trump. One security officer was injured but protected by a bulletproof vest. Trump and other dignitaries were safely evacuated. Investigators are probing the motive, while multiple federal charges are expected against the accused. (PC: NDTV)
