Suspect in WHCD shooting to be arrained Monday in federal court in DC

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says alleged shooter Cole Allen will be charged with assault on a federal officer using a deadly weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence, as well as other charges.

Published: April 27, 2026 8:42am

Updated: April 27, 2026 10:19am

The gunman suspected of firing shots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner will be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C. 

Authorities have identified Cole Thomas Allen, 31, as the suspect who fired shots at the event, striking one Secret Service agent whose bulletproof vest prevented serious injuries or death. 

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Allen will be charged with assault on a federal officer using a deadly weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence, as well as other charges, CBS News reported

"It is clear, based upon what we know so far, that this individual was intent on doing as much harm and as much damage as he could," Pirro said. 

Cole is expected to appear before a magistrate judge in the early afternoon, Fox News reported, citing an unnamed source, but an official time has not yet been provided. 

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