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U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, announced that the suspect arrested following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, faces several preliminary federal charges. The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California.
​The specific charges filed against him include:
​Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence: This charge relates to the suspect discharging a weapon during the attempted security breach.
​Assault on a Federal Officer Using a Dangerous Weapon: This follows the shooting of a Secret Service agent who was struck in the chest but saved by his ballistic vest.
​Legal Proceedings:
​Arraignment: The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in federal court on Monday, April 27, 2026.
​Additional Charges: Pirro noted that the current charges are preliminary and that her office expects to file "many more charges" as the investigation into the suspect's motives and history continues.
​Suspect's Intent: According to the U.S. Attorney, the evidence suggests the individual was "intent on doing as much harm and as much damage as he could."
​The shooting occurred at the Washington Hilton as President Trump and other high-ranking officials were being seated, leading to an immediate evacuation and the rescheduling of the event.