White House Shooting LIVE: PM Modi Condemns WH Shooting, Says 'Violence Has No Place in Democracy; Trump Rules Out Iran Link

White House Shooting LIVE: Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, has been identified as the armed man subdued near a dinner attended by President Trump and officials. He is a part-time teacher at C2 Education, where he was named “teacher of the month” in December 2024. Allen graduated from Caltech in 2017 and earned a master’s in computer science in 2023.

White House Shooting LIVE: The Secret Service neutralized a threat at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a suspect breached security, fired a shot, and was arrested. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe criticized the security perimeter's effectiveness and stated the event should have been halted immediately to preserve the scene for evidence collection.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: In 1981, Reagan was shot by Hinckley Jr. outside the Hilton, prompting security redesigns and a presidential suite. Trump was briefly taken there after the incident Saturday night.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: PM Modi expressed relief over the safety of President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance after a shooting incident at a White House event. He condemned violence in democracy and wished them continued safety and well-being.

White House Shooting LIVE:  U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced preliminary charges against the suspect for firearm use and assaulting an officer. She indicated more charges will follow as the investigation unfolds. The arraignment is scheduled for Monday in federal court.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: Trump addressed reporters at the White House, noting the dangers of being president and the violence faced, calling it “part of the job.” He promised more information on the shooter's identity and motive, stressing the world's violent nature. Trump praised the Secret Service, indicating the shooter was not near the ballroom during the incident. He also acknowledged the reporters' formal attire, commenting on the many tuxedos and beautiful dresses present.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: The president affirmed a postponed dinner will be rescheduled, promising it will be “better” and “safer.” He acknowledged the elegant attire present, expressing optimism about future success despite the event's unexpected changes.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced imminent charges related to a dinner incident, confirming the ongoing investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel stated they are analyzing a long gun and shell casings, while encouraging witnesses to provide any additional information.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: Trump urged for unprecedented security measures at his press conference, linking the need for his under-construction White House ballroom to the recent incident on Saturday.

White House Shooting LIVE: Trump said that the suspect was armed and was halted by Secret Service after shooting one officer, who was saved by a bulletproof vest. The officer was shot from close range with a powerful gun. Security footage revealed the man running past metal detectors as officers responded with drawn weapons.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: Weijia Jiang, Senior White House Correspondent, informed journalists post-president's departure that a press briefing would occur soon and the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days. Emphasizing journalism's role during crises, she reflected on First Amendment freedoms, expressing gratitude for everyone's safety and future gatherings.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: US President Donald Trump has claimed that security footage from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident has been released, posting about it on his social media platform Truth Social. In his post, Trump suggested that the visuals shed more light on the sequence of events during the security scare at the venue. However, officials have not yet confirmed the authenticity or details of the footage, as investigations into the incident continue.

White House Shooting LIVE:  The first image of the suspected shooter involved in the security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner venue has emerged, offering an initial look at the man at the centre of the unprecedented incident. The photograph, now shared by Trump on truth social, shows the suspect shortly after he was apprehended following the chaos at the host hotel.

White House Shooting LIVE: Donald J. Trump praised security agencies following a shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, supporting the decision to proceed with the event. He commended the Secret Service and law enforcement for their quick actions, confirmed the shooter was caught, and encouraged the program to continue.

White House Shooting LIVE: The Hilton hotel, hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner annually, stays open to regular guests. Security focuses on the ballroom, not the entire hotel, allowing disruptions in public areas, such as protests where guests displayed banners, leading to interventions by security personnel to remove them.
 

White House Shooting LIVE: On Saturday night, a security breach led to the evacuation of President Trump and officials, including Vice President Vance, from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a shooter was apprehended, with no reported injuries.