FBI Raids Home of White House Dinner Shooting Suspect

The FBI has identified 31-year-old Cole Allen as the suspect behind the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night.

Allen, a resident of Torrance, California, reportedly tried to rush a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel while carrying a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives. Authorities say the suspect fired between five and eight shots before being stopped.

President Trump, who was inside the building at the time, confirmed that a police officer was shot at close range. Fortunately, the officer’s bulletproof vest saved his life, and no other injuries were reported.

According to his online profiles, Allen is a computer scientist and game developer. He recently finished a master’s degree in computer science at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the suspect appeared to be targeting members of the Trump administration. While Allen was staying at the hotel as a guest, police believe he acted alone.

Following the incident, the FBI raided a home in California believed to belong to Allen. He is now facing federal charges, including using a gun for a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer.

The suspect is currently in the hospital for a check-up and is expected to appear in court on Monday.